Bulkhead Connector Replace 1969 W100

[riffraff]

My bulkhead connector finally melted down and I need to replace it, and at least one of the 8-connector plugs. How much of a pain is this? Any tips or suggestions? My alt wire has already been rerouted, per the 1970(?) service note. I think I'm going to stay OEM. Thanks!

[Hobcobble]

www.dodgesweptlineparts.com

Check with Bud Thorp.

John

[martincom]

I have links to where you can source the bulkhead terminals in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=43919&hilit=alt

[Wildergarten]

My bulkhead connector finally melted down and I need to replace it, and at least one of the 8-connector plugs. How much of a pain is this? Any tips or suggestions? My alt wire has already been rerouted, per the 1970(?) service note. I think I'm going to stay OEM. Thanks!

I have seen new replacement castings on eBay as they were also used on cars. The connectors are available in bulk as "Packard style." The blades can be squeezed with needle nose pliers and withdrawn. The female slide connectors can have the top tab bent down with a very small blade screwdriver and also withdrawn.

I plan to reroute the ammeter lines through the firewall using 5/16 ring connectors on insulated bulkhead connector studs.

[riffraff]

Thanks. I found an NOS bulkhead connector, part number 2926263 and all three cable ends, 2962256, 2926257, 2926258, so I'm going all in. My amp cable already was rewired using 10ga straight through the firewall.

[Series1Utiline]

If you don't mind, what source/s has the parts your bought?

[riffraff]

I found everything on eBay. You have to be somewhat clever with your searches. Only one connector plug showed up on a numbers search. Had to just search for Mopar bulkhead connector, or something, and look at the pics. Using Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler separately instead of Mopar sometimes helps. The bulkhead connector I found was listed as a fuse block. Part number and pics were correct, though. Lets see what shows up...