Never use quick connect wire splicers [tach kits] - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2ndgenz28 · 05-11-2011, 08:03 PM

Never use quick connect wire splicers.

Thank God for TomP over a TGO who over many many years has fill in those important blanks.

He posted a tip about those quick connect wire splicers that come with most Tach's and that his coil wire got cut clean through after time.

Low and behold my 50 and under runs great, dies over 70 n gets all pissed off mystery problem was due to that I only have 4 wire stran's left, all the rest were cut / broken. Had put it away last July not running. Fix that wire today and the first try it start up and purred like a kitten.

Yellow2010 · 05-11-2011, 08:41 PM

Totally agree!! C R A P!

drknow90rs · 05-11-2011, 09:06 PM

Those are often called "Scotch-locks". They suck! If you must use a "Tap" style connector, use 3M "T-taps". Much better and the choice of professionals.

I recognize your 'bird from TGO!

05-11-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Never use quick connect wire splicers [tach kits] Never use quick connect wire splicers. Thank God for TomP over a TGO who over many many years has fill in those important blanks. He posted a tip about those quick connect wire splicers that come with most Tach's and that his coil wire got cut clean through after time. Low and behold my 50 and under runs great, dies over 70 n gets all pissed off mystery problem was due to that I only have 4 wire stran's left, all the rest were cut / broken. Had put it away last July not running. Fix that wire today and the first try it start up and purred like a kitten. __________________ 2013 5th Gen Firebird on order. 86 Pontiac Firebird [a work in progress] [68 Firebird hoodscoops, custom notchback[1-3 built]rear mounted tach, inverted wing] http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/v6...-all-over.html ---------------------------------------------- "In certain extreme situations, the law is inadequate. In order to shame its inadequacy, it is necessary to act outside the law. To pursue... natural justice. This is not vengeance. Revenge is not a valid motive, it's an emotional response. No, not vengeance. Punishment."

05-11-2011, 08:41 PM	#2
Yellow2010 Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star, Mississippi Posts: 377 View My Garage	Totally agree!! C R A P! __________________

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05-11-2011, 09:06 PM	#3
drknow90rs Drives: '90 RS 427ci LS-1, '86 IROC 305 TPI Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wittmann, AZ Posts: 40	Those are often called "Scotch-locks". They suck! If you must use a "Tap" style connector, use 3M "T-taps". Much better and the choice of professionals. I recognize your 'bird from TGO!