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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 !

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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

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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

 

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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