How do you remove wires from sockets-ie ignition switch

[74 Thing]

How do you remove the wires from the black plastic ignition switch socket on the steering column.

It appears that there may be some corrosion on some wire ended on mine and I wanted to remove the wires and clean the ends.

For the headlight sockets the spades were much larger and I was able to get a small screwdriver in the slots to remove each wire.

For the ignition switch the wires are much smaller.

[Captain Spalding]

Look for the tang sticking out on one side of the metal portion. Stick a jeweler's screwdriver in from the same side as the wire enters the socket, depress the tang, and pull the wire out.

[Al Capulco]

They make special tools to remove those terminals. I have one that I made that works just as good. PM me with your address and I will mail you one. I would not try to remove the terminal from the wire side, you could damage the terminal. There is a slot in the plastic plug in the terminal hole that is used to insert the release tool.

[Junkyardjockey]

[mondshine]

In most cases, a thick paper clip works just fine for this.

[74 Thing]

https://www.ebay.com/bhp/terminal-removal-tool

[Captain Spalding]

That is an awesome reference. Thanks!

[Al Capulco]

Another great job. Thanks Gary. I think there should be a single place to keep all the electrical posts that you and the Captain have contributed. This is great stuff!

[BNMike]

I ordered a set of those e-bay removal tools, for less than ten bucks, why not? I'm going to completely rewire Hermann, because all that works now are the head and tail lights. Besides, I have to add wiring for the semaphores and 'Notek' lights, and I'm sure I'll be 'de-wiring' some of the stock plugs and sockets.

BNMike

[mondshine]

If you really want to "go wild" and create your own wiring harness, a good way to proceed is to first make it out of cheap string (like kite string).
You can plan all of your breakouts, etc., and get all of your lengths just right before you start cutting any wire.

There are many kinds of connectors available today, both sealed and non-sealed, that are highly superior to 1970's OEM stuff. Check this guy:
http://www.cycleterminal.com/motorcycle-connectors.html

Tesa 51026 Heat Proof Engine Compartment Wiring Tape is a good way to bind wiring looms; it's pretty common on currently manufactured German cars.

So have fun with this; Winter is coming, so take your time and enjoy!

[BNMike]

[mondshine]

About 45 years ago, I owned a 1968 Fiat 124 Special.
It was a really cool 4 door, but not engineered for the Michigan climate.
The reason I mention this car is that one of its unusual features was that every wire in the car's electrical system was red; no color coding whatsoever! (Thanks Fiat)

Need a new toy?

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[RWK]

Hear your pain, my International Scout has all green wires, they do have small numbers on them though!
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73 Type 181
63 Type 113
63 Type 261- 428 071
62 Type 241-378 025 178 530

[Captain Spalding]

[mondshine]

Helps us examine the difference between want and need

[Captain Spalding]

[mondshine]

Yes, but Stonn and T'pring went home happy.

[mondshine]

[BNMike]

Just for laughs, check out these "Binky Guys", they make some very entertaining videos.

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Thanks, Mondshine……

That's got a couple interesting ideas. The only place my 'additions' will use more power than the stock parts are the semaphores, working at the same time as the regular turn signals. The Noteks and regular head and tail lights are not on at the same time, so there's no extra there.

I like the English humor, I have James May's 'The People's Car' series DVR'd.

BNMike