Packard Type 56 Terminals - Female
Essential Packard Type 56 Female Terminals for Classic American Car Restorations
Packard Type 56 Female Terminals are essential components for creating secure, OEM-style electrical connections in classic American cars from the 1950s to the early 1980s. Manufactured by Delphi/Packard, these terminals are designed to fit 16-14 gauge and 20-18 gauge wires, offering compatibility with a variety of wire types. When paired with Packard Type 56 female connector housings, they provide a strong, reliable connection for engine compartments, dashboards, lighting systems, and more.
These terminals play a key role in establishing positive electrical contact between the male and female housing connectors. To complete the connection, terminals should be crimped onto the wire before being inserted into the housing. Once inserted, they lock securely in place, ensuring consistent conductivity and a vibration-resistant connection. If removal is required, a thin blade or specialized removal tool can be used to trip the locking tang, allowing the terminal to be easily removed for repairs, modifications, or system upgrades.
Packard Type 56 female terminals are widely used in the restoration and repair of vintage American cars. Their simple, effective design provides the classic OEM connection needed to maintain authenticity in vehicle restorations. Del City offers both 16-14 AWG and 20-18 AWG terminal sizes to accommodate different wire gauges, ensuring you have the right components to complete your project. Whether you're upgrading an old electrical system or performing a full restoration, Packard Type 56 female terminals offer dependable, long-lasting performance for vintage automotive electrical connections.
- Use with female housings to complete connection.
- Positive contact is made when housing connectors are joined together.
- Terminals can be removed from housings by using a thin blade to trip the locking tang.
- Terminals should be crimped to wire before insertion into housing.
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