Engine Compartment Wiring - New Connectors
86ford23 Article No. 86-3-11WIRING ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEW WATERPROOF BUTT SPLICE CONNECTOR
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A number of electrical concerns may be due to moisture affecting unsealed connectors in the engine compartment. A new waterproof butt splice connector has been released that should be used on all repairs to wiring located in the engine compartment.
The "duraseal" heat shrinkable nylon splice provides a long-lasting splice that can withstand water, salt, condensation, corrosion and heat, all of which cause problems for conventional unsealed splices.
The inner wall of the splice connector is lined with a special adhesive that melts as the splice is heated and flows under pressure from the tubing, filling voids and sealing the splice.
Figure 14:
The "duraseal" splice can be easily installed using a standard preinsulated crimp tool and a heat gun. They are also color coded for easy identification of gauge sizes, yet are transparent for visual inspection of the finished splice. See Figure 14 for installation instructions.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E6FZ-14488-A Butt Connector C
Gauge: 18-22,
Color: Red
E6FZ-14488-B Butt Connector C
Gauge: 14-16,
Color: Blue
E6FZ-14488-C Butt Connector C
Gauge: 10-12,
Color: Yellow
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"