Crimp tool and mods for packard connectors

[papakb]

The setting will vary depending on the wire gauge. Sacrifice a few cannectors and figure out what setting is good for the wire gauge you've got.

 

[cyrilbrd]

To wake up the post, i am repairing right now my M151A2 rear wiring while using the AF8 tool. I just tried to crimp the female connector. For my first attempt, I used the current setting and it is working perfectly. Put selection on number 12 and blue color for the wheel side. It is crimping tight but all good for the female Packard side. I have to test for the male.

 

[Semper Gumby]

I’ve read through older threads and this 2015 version ... super helpful background. I’m at the point where I need to replace about half a dozen Packard connectors on my deuce and I’d rather not spend $160+ for a very well-used DMC AF8 just to do a few crimps.

Has anyone here recently used alternatives like:

• the CE Auto Electric Supply Packard Series small/large crimp tools,
• Delphi/Aptiv 12085271,
• Sargent 3302/3301, or
• IWISS open-barrel crimpers (IWS-1424B / SN-58B)

…for Packard 56 or 59 terminals?

I’d love to hear how they’ve held up, whether the crimps pass a good pull test, and if anyone has compared them side-by-side with a calibrated AF8 or equivalent.

Appreciate any firsthand experience before I pick one up.