EFJ 53SL power connectors

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EFJ 53SL power connectors

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I am looking for a source of the power connectors for the newer style radios (53SL)
An alternative is used power cables for that type radio.
Just looking to avoid lopping off the OEM connectors.

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Re: EFJ 53SL power connectors

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I believe they are made by amp. At least the connector portion anyway.
Wish I knew their part number, that might be able to help you out a little bit.

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Re: EFJ 53SL power connectors

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I went over the connector again and found the abbreviation P.E.D. I had done a search before but may have used PED. This time I did find one site that sells Packard Weather Pack terminals.
http://www.texasindustrialelectric.com/ ... minals.asp
The price for a housing and 2 pins was just over $3.00

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Re: EFJ 53SL power connectors

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The last order of connectors from EFJ were marked "DELPHI". Just found those at Waytek Wire and they seem to have a little better pricing than Texas Industrial but there is a minimum on some parts. I think it's around page 23 on the e-catalog. The housing can be found at http://order.waytekwire.com/productdeta ... %20SHROUD/

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Re: EFJ 53SL power connectors

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They are GM/Delphi/Packard (take your pick) Weatherpack connectors.
Pretty common in the engine compartments of 20+ year old GM cars, but not so common in the radio world.

You'll want:
-for a power cable:
--2 pin Female connector shell aka tower or turret + female pins for 12ga wire + blue seals

-to repair a broken radio pigtail:
--2 pin Male connector shell aka shroud + male pins for 12ga wire + blue seals

The green gasket comes with the female connector shell.

Some places sell them all together as a package, some separate.
Also available on ebay...
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