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MG TD TF 1500 - New Product Reviews

Hi
I used two items from the Moss catalogue this week. Have some observations.
The first was the Bullet tip crimping tool for auto wires. Touted as a way to easily install wire end bullets without soldering. I found it very awkward to use and will probably end up doing it all over with solder in the future. Unless I was using it improperly, I'd say it is not worth the 60 bucks it cost.
The second was those Koospads that appeared in the Fall Moss catalogue last week.
My TF has a oil leak at the front of the sump, probably from the front seal. Not a bad enough leak to pull the front of the engine apart.
It drips on the driveway now and then and my wife gets irritated. The Koospad fit very neatly across the front of my sump and it seems to be doing a very good job of catching many of those front drips. For 12 bucks, I'd say "worth it".

Tom
'54 TF
T Norby

How does the Moss crimping tool differ from the $10 NAPA one?

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Cable-Crimping-Tool/_/R-MPB780201_0293961172
Christopher Couper

"How does the Moss crimping tool differ from the $10 NAPA one?"
The Moss tool is the correct one for the bullet connectors. The NAPA one is a Champ tool that does crappy crimps on a large variety of crimp lugs. Having worked in the electronic trade for 40 some years, I have seen all sorts of crimping tools and the ones that are purpose built for a given crimp lug of pin are always expensive and all do a crimp that is secure and will last a lifetime. I purchased the crimping tool that Moss carries many years ago from British Wiring and wouldn't trade it for anything else. We even purchased one from British Wiring for use on special crimp pins for use on the Trident Submarines, when I was working on them.

Tom - work with the tool for awhile and get used to it. I put the bullet pin in the tool and cinch the tool up by grasping the tool near the head (at the end of the handles, the space is to wide to grip it with one hand, strip the wire and slide in into bullet pin so there is just a small amount protruding from the hole in the tip, then close the tool the rest of the way. When you are finished, you will have a crimp that will last a lifetime. Cheers - Dave
D W DuBois

IMHO: The little "Napa type" tools are worthless for anything other than a temp road fix to get you home.

No experience the Moss tool described, but appears to be ratcheting type, which is much preferred for a solid crimp.

Like Dave D I have worked around electronics for many years and have amassed a rather large, and expensive, collection of crimp tools suitable for "military spec" termination. I probably have $4k+ in these tools (DMC ones are very $$$).

Again, IMHO:
For moderately priced tool that does a very good job without breaking the bank I would look into the Paladin line of tools (#1305 being a very good one for most automotive needs.) One of the big advantages of some the Paladin line is the ability to change dies so your not buying the handle & ratchet "each time".

Amazon has a decent selection at good prices. I see quite a few there at better than what I paid years ago through various electronic suppliers. Even cheaper if you have "prime" because you save on shipping!

Here is a link:

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=paladin+crimp+tool&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=28615667487&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13417947579099370605&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_9o3ge2twz3_b
David Sheward 55 TF1500 # 7427

Checked my link above and it did not go to the page I copied it from?
Search Amazon for "Paladin crimp tools".

I wasn't quick enough to fix it in edit!
David Sheward 55 TF1500 # 7427

Dave Dubois
Thanks for your comments. I will work at it some more. I noticed that there are 3 bullet sizes, for 14, 16 and 18 guage wire. Mine were all mixed together and I had no way to tell which was which. I'm sure it is important to use the right sized bullet. I should have asked for advise BEFORE I used it.

Tom
T Norby

I cannot find Koospad in the Moss Catalog'''
any hints?
Terry
Terry Sanders

found it "koosspad"
Terry Sanders

I've had a bullet crimper that I bought from British Wiring quite a few years ago. I think they've changed owners since. The bullets are the same size, regardless of gauge design. It's their Ratchet Style Hand Crimping Tool TT85 and it handles all of them. The important thing is to buy the correct bullet for the job. If you're into belts and suspenders, crimp and solder. Bud
Bud Krueger

Only crimping tool I see at Moss is no. 161-759, and it's almost $ 104.00. Is this the subject of the thread? Original post mentions a cost of $ 60.00.

BobbyG
Bobby Galvez

Interesting. The price of the crimping tool from British Wiring is $60. It's the tool shown in Moss' 161-759 kit. http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=101673&SortOrder=110 Bud
Bud Krueger

I bought mine, the one originally mentioned, from Brit Wiring for 60 bucks. Moss does sell the same one, for more. I mentioned it as a "Moss product" as we all read the Moss catalogues.
Interesting note. Last night I fininally figured out how to use a QR reader on my ipad. In the most recent Moss catalogue, there is a QR code box by the crimper. Taking a pic of that opens a video on how to use the darn thing. Wish I had done that BEFORE I did my wiring job over the weekend. I was using it bass-ackward!

Tom
T Norby

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