Spark Plug Wire Terminal Crimper

[iron_worker]

Hey guys,

I call upon the vast tool knowledge of the garage journal crew. Lately, I've been gathering parts to give my old bike a tune up. The bike in question is a 1974 Honda CB750 (K4).

The parts I bought (just for fun):
-air filter
-oil filter
-tach cable (hoping it's just the cable ... tach quit)
-points plate (both points and condensers)
-spark plug wires
-iridium spark plugs
-carb kits

The tools:
-spark plug gapping tool
-feeler gauges
-cheap timing light
-bank of 4 vacuum gauges

My question goes back to the spark plug wires. The kit only comes with 2 wires with coil-end terminals crimped on both sides. The idea is that you cut the length you need and crimp on the spark plug holder end yourself.

Do I need a tool like this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UIAJ3E/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Or would something like this do the job + other jobs as well:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002STTTI/?tag=atomicindus08-20


If I can get a tool that will do spark plug wires and other crimps well then I will consider spending some more cash.

What say ye?

IronWorker

 

[george4]

I have the Tool Aid crimper set with multiple dies and it works very well on a lot of different terminals. However, mine does not have dies specific for spark plug wires so I doubt it would be best for your purpose. I contacted the company trying to get other dies without success.

 

[destructo]

If you use this style, you won't need a crimper. The wire "screws" into the terminal.

http://www.mikesxs.net/product/23-3113.html

 

[iron_worker]

Well I already have the wires so I think I gotta run em.

I got these wires and ends (not the digital ignition and coils though.... maybe one day).

http://www.cyclexchange.net/power arc 3-29-2012.jpg

IW

 

[JASTECH]

The crimpers I use on Hot Rods to 4x4's are MSD crimpers. They work great on Mallory, MSD and Taylor that I use.

 

[iron_worker]

Thanks for the info guys.

Any other advice/tips?

IW

 

[srmofo]

I have a cheap plastic type that came with some msd wires. You get everything positioned then, then clamp it down in a vise.

As often as I crimp plug wires it works fine

 

[2mJps]

I need to get a crimper I have did it with nedle nose and reguler pliers for 30 years.

 

[iron_worker]

Well guys I bit the bullet and bought one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UIAJ3E/?tag=atomicindus08-20

It had good reviews, it will do what I need it to do, and seems like a decent quality piece.

I think when I go to redo my harness I will get a kit from these guys:

http://www.vintageconnections.com/

Thanks for your help!

IW