Wrecker light bar- odd connections?

[Ferroequinologist]

Well, I got my NOS wrecker light cable in the other day, and it is beautiful!
So tonight, I pulled out my wrecker light bar and tried to hook it up.

Hmmm, seems I have a problem. Not only are the pins not lined up the same, the connection on the bar has 3 round tabs to catch, while the cable has a threaded connection.

Guess I'm going to have to find another cable, or find another light bar/light bar wiring harness with the right plug. I didn't realize there were two types or I would have checked prior to purchasing the cable.

Anyone else run into this issue?

 

[hndrsonj]

Mine is like the first picture.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Never seen one of those round ones before. Mine all have the same connecter thats on your light bar.

 

[tcody]

I don't think that is the correct cable for the towlight. I think they are all like pic #1.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

I wonder what the cable came off of then? it has the nato trailer 12 pin on the other end.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Well, if it has the nato 12pin plug on the other end, it MUST be right. DERRR

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Then why doesn't it connect to my light bar? DERRR...

 

[tcody]

If you can't return it replace the plug. The correct one is a LADD HD56-18-8 I think they will loan/rent the crimping tool to you. Good luck.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Cody, who sells the plug?

 

[tcody]

http://www.laddinc.com/

 

[Ferroequinologist]

I guess I'll have to call them tomorrow, nothing like it is listed in the online parts.

 

[tcody]

Well - I may have pulled the trigger too soon. I guess the memory isn't as good as I thought. The whole part number is HD56 18-8SN-059. I did a quick google and here is a place that looks like they can get it.
http://www.ralphselectronics.com/SearchResults.aspx?criteria=HD56-18-8SN

More info on the part: http://www.ctg123.com/rapid-quote-system/request/?p=HD56-18-8SN-059

 

[tcody]

Confession number two - it was deutche that had the loaner program - again sorry - old fart memory!

 

[tcody]

Did a little more digging on your cable. I believe it is NSN 6150-01-210-3671, which is listed as a subcomponent of the Howitzer. So I think that is the light cable for towing a howitzer, which would explain the difference in pins on the one end. Hope that clears things up a bit.
tcody

 

[tigger]

If it don't fit don't force it! Get a bigger hammer!

 

[bigugh20]

If it don't fit don't force it! Get a bigger hammer!

...or a Howitzer.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

yeah... "Angie, I HAD to buy the Howitzer, I already had the cable!!!" *BANG* 'Ferro's funeral will be held... Closed Casket...'

 

[actionfigurebob]

Would you consider selling the cable you have?
I have the lightbar that is compatable with your adapter.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Would you consider selling the cable you have?
I have the lightbar that is compatable with your adapter.

I'd rather try to make this one work, it took me a long time to find a cable! If I can't get a connector I will sell it to you for what I have in it.