pacer 3,176 #1 Posted July 17, 2017 BMW was asking about connecting the rectifier wires on a D-200 which prompts me to ask about the Delphi Packard 56 type connector that goes to it. I have looked at connectors til I'm crosseyed and cannot find this type. Its a 3 point but its different in that it has 2 on bottom with the one on top to the side - not in the much more popular 'pyramid' style. Anyone know of a source?? Seems like all the connectors to the regulators - and the ign switch - get hot and melt. I have 3 of the D's and all 3 are this way. The one below is not so bad but is melted enough the the tabs wont engage .... so far I have just been pushing each individual wire onto the rectifier, but 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,367 #2 Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Not a direct answer but I do not bother trying to find the right connectors in all cases. I just put on fully insulated connectors and put each wire on separately. have done it for regulators and ignition switches Edited July 17, 2017 by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #3 Posted July 17, 2017 I got the Packard 56 series connectors (and crimpers) from: THE ELECTRICAL DEPOT.COM! I bought single, double, triple, quadruple and 5 position (what is 5?) male & female connectors as well as the male/female ends for the wires. I rewired a tractor using all new connectors and the correct gauge AND color of wire! Damn proud of myself! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,176 #4 Posted July 18, 2017 KC, Amazingly I missed that web site somehow, but unfortunately they also didnt have that connector, apparently it has been totally discontinued. I will just continue and do like paulf (above) does and just use individual connections at the rectifier. Thanks for the link tho, looks like a good one to keep in bookmarks. The 5 position is the one that goes at the ignition switch - they are also prone to get hot and melt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diesel cowboy 263 #5 Posted July 18, 2017 How about taking the 5 position plug and cut off the 2 that aren't needed to make the 3 position? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted July 18, 2017 5 hours ago, diesel cowboy said: How about taking the 5 position plug and cut off the 2 that aren't needed to make the 3 position? Possibly, but some rectifiers are 3 terminals in a row, and some are offset from one another. If the 5 position works, really don't need to cut it, just use the 3 positions necessary to connect to the regulator. I will try to look this evening to see if the 5 position terminal will fit the rectifier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,176 #7 Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) I had the same thought, except I was wondering about the four slot. Now since this has been brought up - and I hadnt thought of the five slot connector - and, since I have a fiver on hand ...... well I'll just give er a try!! Edit: OK, so the 5 holer - and no doubt the 4 holer - will work! Although I didnt actually try with it all hooked up - I just fitted a blank onto a spare rectifier. But -- it will have to be "trimmed" of the excess slots, say with a cut-off wheel on a Dremel, which sure wont be a problem. they would interfere with mounting - on mine. Edited July 18, 2017 by pacer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
