ACCEL 170037 Superstock Crimp Tool Review

For reference, I didn't buy them from Revain (but wanted to share my experience) I bought this crimping tool along with Accel 4040k spark plug wires from a local auto parts store. I practiced on some extra clamps and extra spark plug wires before using them on the real ones. What a disappointment. As in the review above (wish I'd read it before buying) there just isn't enough surface coverage to make a proper crimp connection. I returned the crimping tool ($37) and bought a universal ratchet…

Ok I bought this item at my local car dealership when we were installing new wires for a new junction box. I figured this would work in a pinch as my friend forgot to bring his professional pliers. Well let me just say it wasn't worth the price. Many of the bruises on this thing were minor at best, and in fact one came off completely when I was about to change my boot. Luckily I was able to return it for a refund and even the guy at the auto shop mentioned how crappy this particular crimping…

Firstly, as mentioned in another review, I also bought this from my local auto parts store when I was installing new spark plugs on my vintage truck. I have a few complaints about this tool that I want to share. First, as mentioned in previous reviews, the width is too thin for proper crimping. The thin width deforms the connector, forcing you to work the entire length of the crimp. Second, the tooth profile was not round enough to wrap the end of the connector back into the wire to make a…