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Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:56 pm
by ADO16
Hello,
Could someone tell me what they use to repair the wire ends of their harness when making repairs? Also, where can I find them?
Thank you.
Steve
Re: Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:35 am
by charlie_morris_minor
I use these..
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/27
I solder my wires and then crimp them on, I have never been happy with my soldering of the bullets
Re: Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:05 am
by mike.perry
I crimp my connectors on. However I could do a better job with a decent pair of crimpers! The other problem is that the insulating sleeves don't look original.
Re: Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:28 pm
by kittyfell
You should just solder on the 'bullets'. Rescue them from old bits of harness.
Re: Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:27 pm
by mike.perry
My soldering is worse than my crimping
Re: Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:04 pm
by MarkyB
It may be easier to do with old bullets as they are already tinned.
This seems to be quite difficult on new metal (for me at least).
Re: Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:31 pm
by charlie_morris_minor
mike.perry wrote:I crimp my connectors on. However I could do a better job with a decent pair of crimpers! The other problem is that the insulating sleeves don't look original.
i have one of these..
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/477
I have had it for a few years and it works an absolute treat..
glad i am not the only one who has trouble with soldering bullets on
Re: Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:52 pm
by alanworland
I bought a bag of bullets from someone on ebay - got a bagfull for a fiver! Nice turned brass ones, they solder on ok and fit the connector well.
Re: Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 6:42 am
by M25VAN
Bullets come in different sizes. I've had trouble trying to solder a larger size onto a small cable not realising this. Flux can help as can tinning the bullet and cable first. That bullet crimper looks great. If it works as good as a decent spade crimper then the bullets will not come off, even pulling with pliers!
For the rear lights just use the hollow type bullets
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/709
as per original, no need to solder them.
Re: Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:51 pm
by ADO16
Thanks for all your input...I have yet to figure out a plan.
Steve
Re: Crimpable bullet ends?
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:38 pm
by chickenjohn
charlie_morris_minor wrote:mike.perry wrote:I crimp my connectors on. However I could do a better job with a decent pair of crimpers! The other problem is that the insulating sleeves don't look original.
i have one of these..
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/477
I have had it for a few years and it works an absolute treat..
glad i am not the only one who has trouble with soldering bullets on
Yes, I got a decent crimper, "I bit the bullet" (pun intended) and bought an expensive one like that from Frost, it works beautifully. Much better than failing the MOT because of an iffy connection!
Also, my soldering has improved 100% since getting a decent hot, gas powered soldering iron, these work off cigarette lighter fuel.