Can this pair of AMP crimping pliers be fixed?
The jaws are 'stuck' closed on the barrel of a connector.
Usually, the jaws release when one squeezes the handles together which releases a catch, that sounds like it is in the square tubular channel between the handles, because a click' comes from that area tubular area. When squeezed, a release action occurs and the handles and jaws would open up.
However, it appears that the barrel being crimped is not allowing the jaws to move close enough together, as evidenced by an air gap between the jaw groove and barrel (barrel diameter is too large so the barrel does not fit into the groove), thereby not allowing the mechanism to reach the squeeze point where a release action occurs. Anyone ever encountered this and know of a fix?


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