408-1535

5 of 6

Rev S

Figure 7

If the crimping chamber conforms to the gage

inspection, the tool is considered dimensionally

correct, and should be lubricated with a THIN coat of

any good SAE 20 motor oil. If not, the tool must be

returned for further evaluation and repair. Refer to

Section 6, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.

For additional information regarding the use of a plug

gage, refer to Instruction Sheet 408-7424.

5.5. Ratchet Inspection

The ratchet feature on the hand tools should be

checked to ensure that the ratchet does not release

prematurely, allowing the jaws to open before they

have fully bottomed. Obtain a .025 mm [.001 in.] shim

that is suitable for checking the clearance between the

bottoming surfaces of the crimping jaws. Proceed as

follows:

1. Select the maximum size wire for the tool and a

terminal or splice.

2. Position the terminal or splice and wire between

the crimping jaws as described in Section 3.

3. Hold wire in place and squeeze tool handles until

the ratchet releases. Hold the handles in this

position, maintaining just enough tension to keep

the jaws closed.

Figure 8

HAND

TOOL

GAGE ELEMENT DIMENSIONS

GO

NO-GO

“R”

(Radius)

46673

46673-1

1.499-1.506

[.0590-.0593]

1.648-1.651

[.0649-.0650]

1.57

[.062]

46988

1.702-1.709

[.0670-.0673]

1.851-1.854

[.0729-.0730]

HAND

TOOL

GAGE ELEMENT DIMENSIONS

GO

NO-GO

“W” (Width)

(Max)

46673

46673-1

0.762-0.770

[.0300-.0303]

1.267-1.270

[.0499-.0500]

3.05

[.120]

46988

1.016-1.024

[.0400-.0403]

1.521-1.524

[.0599-.0600]

GO

Dim.

NO-GO

Dim.

12.7 [.50]

Min. Typ

50.8 [2.00]

Min. Typ

“W”

“W”

GO

Dim.

NO- GO

Dim.

6.35 [.250]

Min. Typ

Inspection of Wire

Barrel Section of

Crimping Chamber

Inspection of Insulation

Barrel Section of

Crimping Chamber

Jaws Bottomed But

Not Under Pressure

GO Element Must Pass Completely

Through Crimping Chamber

NO-GO Element May Start Entry, But Must Not

Pass Completely Through Crimping Chamber