6 replies to this topic

[Haynes]

Stupid question but how do you connect the wire to the brass bullet connectors? Are they supposed to be crimped or soldered?

Cant see evidence of either in the loom.

[weef]

Normally this type of connector is crimped but they can be soldered if desired. With this type of connector it is important to match the connector and the wire cross section before it is crimped. There are dedicated crimping pliers for this operation.

[PoolGuy]

Crimped, this is the correct tool https://www.autoelec...477/category/87

[Spider]

If buying Bullets, there are 2 types, Soldered or Crimped. The original ones fitted by the Factory were Crimped only.

[whistler]

Always used the plain brass ones back in the 60/70's. You can solder them easily or strip the insulation off the end of your wire and poke enough bare wire through the top little hole to be able to bend the strands back over the outside of the bullet. Feed the bullet/wire into a rubber bullet connector and push home. Never had a problem with that mechanical connection as a temporary/permanent solution.

[nev100]

I've just re-wired my Van and used a few brass bullet connectors.

The way I connected them to the wires was to drill a hole (6mm'ish) in scrap wood to hold them upright.

Using solder iron and soldering wire to fill void with solder.
Whilst still liquid insert bare wire.

Worked great...and quite a satisfying job.

[humph]

I bought one of these, but I don't remember it being this expensive.  Makes the crimping very easy though.

 

https://www.autospar...mping-tool-ast1