Having a problem inserting the turn signal pins into the plastic connector

[MadMax3426]

Has anyone had this problem before?
If so, what's the secret to reinserting them into the plastic connector?
I am working on restoring my 1964 Dodge 440 426 Street Wedge.
Having a hard time getting the turn signal wiring pins to fit into the plastic connector.

Found the way to get the old ones out by inserting a jeweler's small thin screwdriver into the sides of the connector pushing back the small locking flanges and then pulling them out one by one.
There is a tool, but I don't have it and I would like to finish sometime today and getting it all back together.

Much appreciate your help if you can.

 

[justjim]

Has anyone had this problem before?
If so, what's the secret to reinserting them into the plastic connector?
I am working on restoring my 1964 Dodge 440 426 Street Wedge.
Having a hard time getting the turn signal wiring pins to fit into the plastic connector.

Found the way to get the old ones out by inserting a jeweler's small thin screwdriver into the sides of the connector pushing back the small locking flanges and then pulling them out one by one.
There is a tool, but I don't have it and I would like to finish sometime today and getting it all back together.

Much appreciate your help if you can.

pic's of it ?

 

[dadsbee]

What's the issue on reinsertion?? They should go right back in from where they came. If not locking in place you need to bend the tab up slightly to get them to catch and stay.

 

[justjim]

What's the issue on reinsertion?? They should go right back in from where they came. If not locking in place you need to bend the tab up slightly to get them to catch and stay.

i believe they can go back in but try inserting both ways.

 

[MadMax3426]

When I push one of the wires into the plastic connector, it seems to stick and I don't really want to take the chance and force it in because I might break the brass end of the wire.
I had to force those that I got into the plastic connector, but would rather not take the chance.
So if you know a better way, let me know.

 

[dadsbee]

As long as you are certain it's going back in the same way it originally was, use a something like a scratch awl or screw driver that will fit down into the brass socket and push there, not on the wire crimped section. A bit of wiggle and it should pop back into place fairly easily.

 

[wvmarv]

When I push one of the wires into the plastic connector, it seems to stick and I don't really want to take the chance and force it in because I might break the brass end of the wire.
I had to force those that I got into the plastic connector, but would rather not take the chance.
So if you know a better way, let me know.

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You didn't bend the tabs to far out did you? They won't want to go back in if you did.

 

[justjim]

You didn't bend the tabs to far out did you? They won't want to go back in if you did.

take a very fine straight screwdriver pull the small clip up when you push them back in you should hear a small click. i did mine that way.

 

[MadMax3426]

First I want to Thank everyone who responded to my post.
Secondly, I found that there is in the plastic connector a small raised rail that fits the bottom of the pin and that mine were closed. Which of course made it difficult to push into the plastic connector.
I took a small bladed knife and ran it along the channel in the pin and pushed the pin into the connector.
So if you are going to replace the turn signal switch on your car, check the bottom of the pin to see if it is closed.
I hope that that will help someone else in the future.
Thanks again everyone.

Some of my projects
1962 Dodge 440 Station Wagon 318 Poly
1963 Plymouth Savoy 426 Stage II Max Wedge
1964 Plymouth Belvedere 426 Stage III Max Wedge
1964 Dodge 440 426 Street Wedge 4 speed
1970 Plymouth Cuda 383

 

[dmoore]

At 78 I whole heartedly applaud your ability to even see what your doing with those connectors! At 60 I had a hard time with mine! Rock on!