Separating Lucar Spade connector

[lbcfan]

I have a new 70's vintage ammeter that has Lucar spade connectors. I have to reverse the wires since the directions weren't clear, but having pushed them on I can't get them off. It seems designed to go one way- the tab in the hole is not shaped to slip past when you pull the connection apart. I can't get a shim in because the gauge is in the way, and the vinyl boot prevents pressing on the tab.

I did try squeezing on the sides to bow the tab up, but it did not work.

Thanks for any tips. Frustrating...

Michael

 

[Billm]

Post a photo- I can't picture just what the situation is
BillM

 

[lbcfan]

Bill-

Please go to the link.

Thanks.

file:///C:/Users/Michael/Pictures/2012-01-06/003.JPG

 

[Billm]

That link will only work on your computer, not on the internet.
Do you have one for the internet?
Bill

 

[lbcfan]

Sorry- what can you expect from someone who can't separate a connector?

Please try the new link. Thanks.

Michael

https://www.imagehosting.com/photo/albums/untitled-428

 

[Billm]

I see the picture but don't remember ever having one of these that locked on.
Have you tried just prying it off with a common flat-blade screwdriver?
Bill

 

[lbcfan]

I have. The tab that should should resist pulling apart actually prevents it by sinking into a hole in the male tab- the harder you pull the deeper it goes, and no way to get to it. The directions tell you if the meter reads backwards, switch the connections. Wish I could...

 

[Boink]

Re: Separating LucaS Spade connector

That link will only work on your computer, not on the internet.
Do you have one for the internet?
Bill

:lol:

I was hoping to make some crack about calling a spade a spade... but I don't have access to the internet, so I have no idea what you're all talking/writing about.

 

[lbcfan]

Bill-

Having given up on a logical means of removing the connectors I performed laproscopic surgery with an needle awl to lift each tiny locking tab. Connections are switched and the plastic "skin" is healing fine.

Thanks for responding so quickly.

Michael

 

[Billm]

I am glad that it ended well and that you didn't need to do surgery on your fingers, I was worried about the possibilities.
Bill