TIL: Today I Learned...

[alwaysFlOoReD]

TIL that I'm supposed to pull on the wires when disconnecting automotive connectors. That goes against what I learned about household appliances and extension cords. Found this out in my new to me 1980 Ford Car Shop Manual - Electrical.

Edited to replace "cords" with "wires"

 

[bobbywalter]

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Pull on the cords as opposed to pulling on the plugs. I'll post a pic of the page in a minute...
Perhaps I should have said wires.
I've always had a real problem getting automotive connectors apart. Maybe this is the trick. I'll find out next time...

 

[bobbywalter]

that is not all connectors...but indeed the majority.

 

[Blmpkn]

Oof... just thinking about yanking the wires makes me uncomfortable lol

 

[Roert42]

Works great, all the wires pop right off at the base of the connector.

 

[ericbphoto]

It feels wrong. I’ve been an electrician soooo many years, knowing it’s wrong to pull the wires or cord.

 

[pjtoledo]

oppisite (sic) ????


hell, even AI spells better than that

 

[19Walt93]

TIL that I'm supposed to pull on the wires when disconnecting automotive connectors. That goes against what I learned about household appliances and extension cords. Found this out in my new to me 1980 Ford Car Shop Manual - Electrical.

Edited to replace "cords" with "wires"

That's exactly why those old hard shell connectors are no longer used.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Not sure if this thread is suppose to be only about connectors... but..

Today I Learned...

When I really want/need a pair of 10 x 2 1/2 inch finned Aerostar drums... all the evil forces are aligned to prevent me from getting them.

First pair... right size w/o cooling fins. Back they go.

Second pair from the local parts store... after 5 days of waiting and they'll be here tomorrows... I made them call the warehouse. No longer available.

Third pair from Amazon... ordered 6 days ago... has been picked up by the carrier and hasn't moved in 5 days... and delivery has been pushed to the 26th to 28th. Being shipped by UPS. I kinda feel like they're caught up in a looming strike...

I'm half tempted to cancel and try rockauto... I swore I would never use them again after they charged me shipping from three warehouses on a set of 6 spark plugs.

Ok... I feel a little better

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Please do write about your learning experiences. Not just electrical. Hopefully not just bad experiences...

 

[pjtoledo]

Not sure if this thread is suppose to be only about connectors... but..

Today I Learned...

When I really want/need a pair of 10 x 2 1/2 inch finned Aerostar drums... all the evil forces are aligned to prevent me from getting them.

First pair... right size w/o cooling fins. Back they go.

Second pair from the local parts store... after 5 days of waiting and they'll be here tomorrows... I made them call the warehouse. No longer available.

Third pair from Amazon... ordered 6 days ago... has been picked up by the carrier and hasn't moved in 5 days... and delivery has been pushed to the 26th to 28th. Being shipped by UPS. I kinda feel like they're caught up in a looming strike...

I'm half tempted to cancel and try rockauto... I swore I would never use them again after they charged me shipping from three warehouses on a set of 6 spark plugs.

Ok... I feel a little better

damn, $82 at local places.
closest to Toledo is Livonia Autozone
going to Mich soon? Autozone shows 2 in Wyoming MI.

 

[superj]

today i learned a friend made it the nationals in usa triathlons athena division, 40-50 year olds. she just started riding last august, swimming this February, and running again in feb.

so she is doing great

 

[ericbphoto]

You don’t want to know what I’m learning today. Advanced troubleshooting skills with Siemens PLC’s

 

[pjtoledo]

Not sure if this thread is suppose to be only about connectors... but..

Today I Learned...

When I really want/need a pair of 10 x 2 1/2 inch finned Aerostar drums... all the evil forces are aligned to prevent me from getting them.

First pair... right size w/o cooling fins. Back they go.

Second pair from the local parts store... after 5 days of waiting and they'll be here tomorrows... I made them call the warehouse. No longer available.

Third pair from Amazon... ordered 6 days ago... has been picked up by the carrier and hasn't moved in 5 days... and delivery has been pushed to the 26th to 28th. Being shipped by UPS. I kinda feel like they're caught up in a looming strike...

I'm half tempted to cancel and try rockauto... I swore I would never use them again after they charged me shipping from three warehouses on a set of 6 spark plugs.

Ok... I feel a little better

the race is on, I just ordered 2 from Rockauto, due Thursday.