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To gage the die closure, complete the following steps.
1. Remove the dies from the crimping head.
2. Remove traces of oil or dirt from the crimping chambers and plug gage.
3. Position the dies at the gaging height shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8: Gaging height
4. Align the GO element with the wire barrel crimping chamber. Gently push the element straight into the
crimping chamber. The GO element must pass completely through the crimping chamber.
5. Gage the wire barrel crimping chamber with the NO-GO element in the same manner as step 4. The
NO-GO element can start entry, but must not pass completely through the crimping chamber.
If the dies conform to the gage inspection, the crimping chamber is considered dimensionally correct.
If correct, lubricate the dies with a thin coat of any good SAE 20 motor oil and return them to service.
If not correct, return the dies to TE for further evaluation and repair. Refer to section 7,
REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR.
