james christie Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Who can point me towards a reliable source of a huge selection of electrical connectors for our type of vehicule? james Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpmf Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 AES, always provide a good service https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Vehicle Wiring Products usually have most of the bits I need. Vehicle Wiring Products link Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob-menhennett Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Plus 1 for AES Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 If you are feeling flush treat yourself to this kit to fit or replace all the bullets in a simple, professional and original way. No more burning wires and fingers with a soldering iron.https://www.autosparks.co.uk/electrical-components/bullets-connector-sleeves/medium-bullet-crimp-set-with-tools Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 The supplier is no the think you have to care for - it's the parts you buy. Isulated connectors - as you know them from the DIY markets - are scrap, you get them from all suppliers (if you want). Bullet connectors are also mostly scrap if they are made of thin metal and instead of solid metall, and have not the correct drilling. Any crimping pliers below 40 GBP / Euro you better only use as a hammer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 I decided that £17.00 for a “bullet closing tool” (Two bits of thin metal bent at 90 degrees) was a bit much, so I made my own out of one of the many old pliers I had. Half an hour with an angle grinder. Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 There seems to be very few crimping tool options for the brass Lucas medium bullets. There is the preferred expensive Autosparks ratchet option or the £25 plier option. I can't find any other ratchet options here in the UK unless someone knows otherwise? Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) The best one you buy at Germany, also brass connectors with differend "holes". crimping pliers without insert Lucas bullets insert solid Lucas bullets with suitable drilling diameters!! Edited April 2, 2021 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Z320 said: The best one you buy at Germany, also brass connectors with differend "holes". crimping pliers without insert Lucas bullets insert solid Lucas bullets with suitable drilling diameters!! Thanks just what I was looking for! Why there is nothing similar here in the UK is surprising. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 And if you want a permanent connection that is better water proof and more resistant to corrosion: And it works! Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Hi Waldi Agree use them on previous cars never had one fail! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Z320 said: The best one you buy at Germany, also brass connectors with differend "holes". crimping pliers without insert Lucas bullets insert solid Lucas bullets with suitable drilling diameters!! There is no option to post to UK. Hole in the market and pay through the nose it is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, PodOne said: Thanks just what I was looking for! Why there is nothing similar here in the UK is surprising. We here at Germany sometimes overdo quality Other nations do everything with a hammer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, PodOne said: There is no option to post to UK. Hole in the market and pay through the nose it is! Please send him a email and tell him what you want, the company owner is a one man show. Shure he does not have many customers from out of Germany/Austria. If this does not work I order for you and send you. Ciao, Marco Edited April 2, 2021 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Thanks Marco I try as you suggest Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted April 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 Many thanksfor your help! Now to order in UK with all the hassle of Brexit! james Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 Indeed Gerhard offers no shipping to the UK on his shop at the moment, there could be reasons or this is by accident, he will tell you. Forget the Brexit and the hassle - the joy about good quality tools remains for years.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 19 hours ago, Z320 said: We here at Germany sometimes overdo quality Other nations do everything with a hammer Hello Marco, Ahhh.. Well, not according to Edgar Reitz. No doubt you are familiar with “Heimat”. (For anyone who does not know, Heimat (Homeland) was a German TV saga about life in a German village between 1840 and 2000. Fascinating to watch.) At one point (Episode 6) the village is described in 1943 where a bomb disposal officer (Otto) was sent, with his apprentice (Pieritz), to the village to de-activate several British un-exploded bombs that fell there. Otto digs out a bomb, defuses it and hands it to Pieritz. Otto says: “These British engineers are so stupid. Take a look at this bomb and tell me what is wrong with it.” Pieritz takes the bomb and inspects it in great detail. He unscrews parts. Screws them back together again with the diligence of a quality assurance inspector in a factory. Pieritz hands the bomb back to Otto and says: “I can see nothing at all at fault. The engineering tolerances are incredibly fine. The sort of thing that would come out of the finest British factory. “ “EXACTLY” exclaims Otto. ”It is so well made that it is incredibly easy to defuse and take apart. That is not what you want when you make a bomb. Our German made bombs are so crude in comparison. British bombs are all made with pride.” So there you have it. Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Hi Charlie, sorry me, I have not seen any episode of "Heimat", did not even know about. For shure I was in my workshop or out at the garage But it seems I missed something! Grüße, Marco Edited April 3, 2021 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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