[time-nuts] Re: HP 5065A power connector (Amphenol MS-3106A-18-22S) change?

[Wayne J Breda M.D.,D.Sc]

Matt,
  Unfortunately you have one connector that is to true MIL-Specification 
that is the Amphenol  female with the blue inserts in the shell. The 
other is an older shell with the same pin configuration made by BENDIX 
the black insert. There is an obvious difference as you show.
I originally thought at first glance that you could interchange the 
inserts but that is not possible as the insert index is not the same.
Bendix is long extinct and the connector shell does not look as though 
it is made to current MS-Specifications .
The easiest way to solve your issue since it only involves 3 wires LI, 
L2 and a Neutral  is to change out the 3 pin Bendix male flange 
connector on the chassis or wherever it is located with a new mating 
Amphenol of the same Series.The dimensions on the hole patterns should 
be approx the same. Check first!
In the Early Seventies I used to be an engineer in training with 
ITT-Gremar/Canon. We only manufactured MS connectors from SMA to 
specialty MS connectors and shells and all MS Manufactured shells and 
inserts were interchangeable. This Bendix is a commercial version or has 
mating inserts that were deliberately made to the manufacturers own 
shell/ insert specifications a specialty part. They appear to be look 
alike MS- Connectors  but will not mate .
I know this does not solve your problem, but provides a remedy.
Best wishes,
WjB
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