meego

meego

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What are these called ?? I want to tidy up the wiring and there are loads of these where multiple wires need to be commonly connected, like earths. I either want to renew these or use a more modern version. I bought the ones in the second photo, but they are multi connectors.
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Found them. Automotive brass bullet connectors. I can only find singles and doubles though. Some I need are trebles !! I can double up a cable I suppose if they are earths.
 
They're pretty basic and as long as the wires are still properly attached to the bullets they'll be fine to use. The bullets just push into the metal sleeving inside. A wee smear of some conductive grease before you pop them in would help as they've got a bad tendency of being difficult to pull out if in there for a while but other than that there's very little to go wrong with the design
 
marjon said:
As I said check size. Modern bullets crimpable are not the same as the old Lucas soldered. I fink;)

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I measured the ID of one with my vernier caliper and it’s 4.7mm so should be fine. The bullet ends appear to be crimped also.
 
miktdish said:
I've used these. They are very good but you do need to be careful how you crimp the metal connectors onto the wires and ensure they are seated correctly into the body.
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I just need to work out how they go together :confused: I want to use one of these when wiring up my seats.
 
Lemon squeezy, the all black bit (with the male pins) pushes on over the yellow rubber bit which has the female sockets ...
They are called TE Superseal connectors, get a good crimp tool and there are plenty of YouTube vids to watch.
 
meego said:
@marjon @the_wolf cheers guys. I found them on eBay and ordered some. The old ones should clean up ok as well, but I’ll need new bullet ends.
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If you are using these then you need to get the correct crimping tool (which is not cheap), just using pliers or similar to crimp it will not work. I splashed out on the correct hexaganoal crimp for the bullet connector when I was rebuilding the tractor and it makes a world of difference. The other thing to bear in mind is there are different size bullets for different size wire although the external size is the same.

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dag019 said:
If you are using these then you need to get the correct crimping tool (which is not cheap), just using pliers or similar to crimp it will not work. I splashed out on the correct hexaganoal crimp for the bullet connector when I was rebuilding the tractor and it makes a world of difference. The other thing to bear in mind is there are different size bullets for different size wire although the external size is the same.

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£60 :eek: Out if stock anyway. What about this one ??
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meego said:
£60 :eek: Out if stock anyway. What about this one ??
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I did say I splashed out, anyway the one I sent you was the cheap version (link: £111+26 postage!!). Apologies I had not noticed they were out of stock, I just dug the link out of my confirmation email.

I have not used the one you have pictures but looking at similar ones it describes it as delivering a flat crimp on each side. Although this should work you really do want a hexagonal crimp for longevity and to ensure a good connection. as mentioned above you can solder them so a combination of that and the cheaper tool may work well and would certainly be better than just a flat crimp.
 
dag019 said:
I did say I splashed out, anyway the one I sent you was the cheap version (link: £111+26 postage!!). Apologies I had not noticed they were out of stock, I just dug the link out of my confirmation email.

I have not used the one you have pictures but looking at similar ones it describes it as delivering a flat crimp on each side. Although this should work you really do want a hexagonal crimp for longevity and to ensure a good connection. as mentioned above you can solder them so a combination of that and the cheaper tool may work well and would certainly be better than just a flat crimp.
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I don’t mind spending on tools, but this is something that will rarely be used. I can see the need for the proper tool here as I don’t want to deform the bullet to the point it won’t fit in the female piece. I might go with the solder, but the issue I have with that is the existing wire is quite dirty. I’ll see how it goes. Cheers for the information as it’s been useful.
 
meego said:
I don’t mind spending on tools, but this is something that will rarely be used. I can see the need for the proper tool here as I don’t want to deform the bullet to the point it won’t fit in the female piece. I might go with the solder, but the issue I have with that is the existing wire is quite dirty. I’ll see how it goes. Cheers for the information as it’s been useful.
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I have to admit that for years I have had the same view that is will rarely be used and over time have made do with other methods or as the PO had done modern bullets into the lucas connectors. However it was rebuilding the tractor where i was completely redoing the loom that made me decide to spend the money especially as it was my third vehicle now using these style of connector. I will also say from my experience having the correct tool makes you popular with friends who have land rovers (or any other old British vehicle) and I have since buying it helped out two friend working on theirs. I don't mind spending money on good tools as long as they will be used and I have to say in the 18months I have had it this has been used a lot even if it is not always on my own vehicles!
 
I've got a very good crimping tool that I acquired from the army and I use it exclusively for any electrical needs. Its not like the cheap ones where it gives you one flat crimp. I'll put up a pic when I'm home. Can probably still buy them but they're not cheap
 
Can't remember the manufacturer but these are great. I remember I looked them up ages ago and they were almost 100 quid to buy new. As you can see I've had them a while but they're a good set of crimps
 

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