| PART NUMBER | TOOL NAME |
| HD-38125-7 | PACKARD TERMINAL CRIMPER |
Preparing wire leads for crimping
Strip 5/32 in (4.0 mm) of insulation from the wire lead.
Crimping a mini terminal to wire lead
1. See Figure A-36. Compress the handles of PACKARD TERMINAL CRIMPER (Part No. HD-38125-7) until the ratchet (2) automatically opens.
Figure A-36. Packard terminal crimper (HD-38125-7): 1. E die; 2. Crimper ratchet trigger
Note. Always perform core crimp before insulation crimp.
2. Position the core crimp on die E (1) of the crimper. Verify the core crimp tails are facing the forming jaws.
3. Gently apply pressure to handles of tool until crimpers just secure the core crimp tails.
4. Insert stripped wire core stands between crimp tails. Position wire that the short pair of crimp tails squeeze bare wire strands, while long pair squeeze over the insulation.
5. Squeeze handle of crimper until tightly closed. Tool automatically opens when the crimping sequence is complete.
Note. If the crimper does not open, squeeze the ratchet trigger (2).
6. Position the insulation crimp on nest C of the crimper. Verify the insulation crimp tails are facing the forming jaws.
7. Squeeze handle of crimp tool until tightly closed. Tool automatically opens when the crimping sequence is complete.
Inspecting crimps
Inspect the core and insulation crimps. Distortion should be minimal.