[6pack] Crimping Bullet connectors

[Robert N. Clark]

Bob,

The subject of crimping and soldering came up on the Wedge list a few
years ago and there was quite a discussion about whether soldering was
appropriate.  The experts on the list who I understand had some aircraft
industry experience were firmly against soldering.  As I recall the
thought was that while the connection with the connector was better, it
actually created a weak spot in the wire just beyond the soldered
section that would fail over time due to flexing of the wire, vibration
etc.

Shawn Loseke who was on both lists might recall this line also.

Bob Clark
'69 TR6


John,
Here's a pretty good picture of a bullet crimped with the tool
http://tinyurl.com/98mxxy You do have use the special bullets that can
be crimped and also match up with the wire size you're using. I also
soldered them because it was so easy to heat the bullet, touch the
solder to end of the bullet and watch it sucked into the bullet. But I
was working with Dan's wire which can take a mini butane torch without
melting. I stink with a soldering iron!

Bob

Bob Danielson
1975 TR6 CF38503U
Running w/ Throttle Body Injection
Toyota 5 Speed & Nissan LSD
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of John Mitchell
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:28 AM
To: 6-Pack; BobDanielson; triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Crimping Bullet connectors

     Just a quick wiring question.  I have the lucar bullet type
crimping tool from British Wiring.  Do I crimp back by where the wire
enters the connector, or just behind the ball on the end?  The first
couple I've tried, I crimped back by the wire, and it crushed the
connector completely.  Is it worth soldering after crimping?  I'm
installing a daytime running light controller because I tend to leave
the lights on when driving with them on during the day.  It activates
the high beams at 75% power whenever the ignition is on and I'm
wondering if my Lucas 18ACR will keep up.  Thanks  fan any help.   John
Mitchell  76 TR6