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smyth602
Haggis Muncher
Joined: September 13th, 2012, 7:38 pm
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Location: Denny, Scotland
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 Bullet connectors As some of you may know, I've started an electrical overhaul of my acad - after refurbing the gauge / switch unit (the face) I've noticed that most if the bullet connectors are shagged - covered in corrosion and the heat shrink had hardened and perished to the point its all falling off.
I've made the decision to go round and basically replace all the connectors one at a time, but I've noticed there are a lot or different sizes. Is this significant? Do i need to replace like-for-like or has this just been one of those random things we find on the cars? :s
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| January 8th, 2013, 9:59 pm |
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J-dub
Aircooled Idiot
Joined: April 24th, 2010, 10:01 am
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Re: Bullet connectors No idea but give whatever you use a smear of grease to stop corrosion
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| January 8th, 2013, 10:14 pm |
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samfieldhouse
Firing on two.
Joined: February 11th, 2009, 12:32 am
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Location: Chichester, West Sussex
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Re: Bullet connectors Get rid of bullet connectors. Replace them with spades.
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| January 8th, 2013, 10:35 pm |
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2CViking
viking bastard
Joined: April 18th, 2009, 11:43 am
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Location: Meneac, Bretagne France
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Re: Bullet connectors samfieldhouse wrote: Get rid of bullet connectors. Replace them with spades. NO WAY get these and look after them  http://www.ecas2cvparts.co.uk/-c-69_92.html
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| January 8th, 2013, 10:37 pm |
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Lenny
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Joined: December 28th, 2008, 11:58 pm
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Re: Bullet connectors I got some of those and the rubber bits perished and split in no time.
NOT recommended at all I'm afraid.
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| January 8th, 2013, 10:40 pm |
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smyth602
Haggis Muncher
Joined: September 13th, 2012, 7:38 pm
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Location: Denny, Scotland
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Re: Bullet connectors  Who would have thought this would start such a debate?? Sam: Why spades over bullets? Viking: That seems awful pricey for a set, seeing as how you can buy all the bits for about 50 connectors off of ebay for the same price. Plus it still raises the 'which size' question. Any ideas? Lenny: What was uncle Roy's response when you informed him about the product not living up to expectations?
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| January 8th, 2013, 11:08 pm |
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ayjay
Firing on two.
Joined: April 27th, 2012, 6:48 pm
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Re: Bullet connectors the actual copper wire has corrosion on it for some unknown reason  its kind of a black deposit, so the new connection betwixed the new term and the new connector is a bit duff/resistive a bit of bakers fluid cleans the corrosion on the conductor though--- crimping the new terminals on ----use a proper crimping tool , not one of those crappy scissor ones, they just squash the lug on 2 sides make sure the cable is a tight fit inside the new lug, fold it back on itself buy a proper insulation stripper too sorry about the grammer 
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| January 8th, 2013, 11:27 pm |
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J-dub
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Re: Bullet connectors Dont use spades. Use the ecas ones.
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| January 8th, 2013, 11:41 pm |
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smyth602
Haggis Muncher
Joined: September 13th, 2012, 7:38 pm
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Location: Denny, Scotland
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Re: Bullet connectors Reasons, people - give reasons! 
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| January 8th, 2013, 11:42 pm |
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J-dub
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Re: Bullet connectors Unless you colour code spades / bullets then youll have a nightmare.
The ecas set is designed for it. Even if the things perish, touch of grease on the colour will keep it fine
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1988 2cv 652cc
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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