AarhusTr6 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 hi Ordered a pile of these but was wondering what the more modern solution is as I had to look quite hard to find these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Hi I find these on Ebay and the Autosparks web site, if your using them though would recommend getting the proper crimp tool for them, soldering them can be a pain and don't forget a bit of Vaseline on the bullets before assembling them into the ruber connector helps keep the moisture at bay edit forgot to mention there is also a tool for squeezing the bullets into the rubber tube connector so much better than using a screwdriver and stabbing yourself ! Edited August 16, 2017 by Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Ok . thanks so I try find the crimper for this. Was more wondering on why they are not used nowadays so much and what replaced them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 If you search for bullet (not bayonet) connectors you'll find loads of them on the web, eBay especially. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod Thomason Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hi Aarhus If you a Lidl close by they do a very good one Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Hi Graham I always take the trouble to solder both bullets and spade connectors. You're much less likely to get corrosion in the joint, and fewer electrical gremlins in the long term. I usually sleeve a small length of heat shrink over the wire to make good. I agree with the proper tool for inserting the bullet though, as it does lead to holes in fingers! I have used pin nosed pliars but they can slip off also ! Regards Kevin Edited August 16, 2017 by boxofbits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Most of the bullet insertion tools I found seemed to be overpriced and cheaply made. A few minutes work on an inexpensive pair of slip-joint pliers yields a properly performing tool. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hi Aarhus ~ Vehicle Wiring Products do a whole range of wiring accessories. They have a very comprehensive catalogue which is well worth having. Contact details:~ sales@vehicleproducts.co.uk Tel:~ 0115 930 5454. Hope this helps ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 I have used Vehicle Wiring Products as Tom recommends. I have also used Car Builder Solutions who have a great selection of electrical parts and others. https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/ In areas likely to see damp, I replace the bullet connectors with these waterproof connectors available in single pin or multiple pins. https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/waterproof-multipin-wiring-connector-3-way Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Hi Graeme - I think that looks interesting as I assume there must be a reason the bullet connectors seem to phase out on cars over the years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Hi Aarhus ~ Vehicle Wiring Products do a whole range of wiring accessories. They have a very comprehensive catalogue which is well worth having. Contact details:~ sales@vehicleproducts.co.uk Tel:~ 0115 930 5454. Hope this helps ~ Tom. I also use Vehicle Wiring Products. They have an inexpensive kit of terminals (uninsulated type) including a simple crimping tool. It works well if you're just making a few connections. I saw the LIdl kit and wasn't impressed. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc R Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Hi Graeme - I think that looks interesting as I assume there must be a reason the bullet connectors seem to phase out on cars over the years. Hi AarhusTr6, yes you are right but take care with this logic we can also extend to.... "There must be a reason the Triumph phase out " ... same with few technologies (Carb, wire wheels, drum brake, OD ...). For the bullet connectors (One by one connector) it is certainly due to the automation of the manufacturing process. Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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