[Milsurplus] Using "ARC-5" Cut-off Connectors

[David Stinson]

Many of us have acquired "ARC-5" cable connectors 
that are cut-offs from "armored" or shielded cable.
Getting the old cable stub out of the connector barrel 
can be a problem.  
Recently exchanged some mail with a member about this.

I remove the screw that holds the insert, 
put the connector in a bench vice, 
grip the insert with needle-nose pliers inserted in 
a couple of the pin sockets and heat the connector barrel 
with the cut-off cable stub with a propane torch. 
The insert and wires come out in just a few seconds. 
Than I use the needle-nose and a screwdriver
to clean out the remaining shield and crud, 
leaving a useable connector.
Stinky, but effective.

73 DE Dave AB5S