New Waterproof Butt Splice Connector

Electrical/Climate Control/Starting/Charging

Article No. 86-3-11 FEBRUARY 12, 1986

WIRING - ENGINE COMPARTMENT - NEW WATERPROOF BUTT SPLICE CONNECTOR

FORD: ALL

LINCOLN-MERCURY: ALL

LIGHT TRUCK: ALL

MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK: ALL

A number of electrical concerns may be due to moisture affecting unsealed connectors in the engine compartment. A new waterproof buff splice connector has been released that should be used on all repairs to wiring located in the engine compartment.

The "duraseal" heat shrinkable nylon splice provides a long-lasting splice that can withstand water, salt, condensation, corrosion and heat, all of which cause problems for conventional unsealed splices.


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E6FZ-14488-A Butt Connector C
Gauge: 18-22. Color: Red
E6FZ-14488-8 Butt Connector C
Gauge: 14-16, Color: Blue
E6FZ-14488-C Butt Connector C
Gauge: 10-12.
Color: Yellow


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: Nons
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"

The inner wall of the splice connector is lined with a special adhesive that melts as the splice is heated and flows under pressure from the tubing, filling voids and sealing the splice.




The "duraseal" splice can be easily installed using a standard preinsulated crimp tool and a heat gun. They are also color coded for easy identification of gauge sizes, yet are transparent for visual inspection of the finished splice. See Figure 14 for installation instructions.

WIRING - ENGINE COMPARTMENT - USE OF WATERPROOF BUTT SPLICE CONNECTORS

Article No. 87-2-6

FORD 1982-87 ALL

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1982-87 ALL

MERKUR 1985-87 XR4Ti

LIGHT TRUCK 1982-87 ALL

MEDIUM/HEAVYTRUCK 1982-87 ALL

ISSUE: This article is being published to remind dealership technicians of the importance of using waterproof butt splice connectors.

ACTION: Service repairs in areas subject to moisture and contamination (engine compartments, exterior body, doors and floor pan footwells) should always use the "DURASEAL" splice connector as outlined in TSB 86-3-11 or the "DEUTSCH" splice connector included in the wire harness repair kit which will be available this spring.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 86-3-11
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"