[TR] [NET] Bullet connector crimp tool

Thu Jun 8 14:58:56 MDT 2017

How does this look for a crimping tool (without breaking the bank)?

http://www.cleavelandtool.com/Rachet-Terminal-Crimper/productinfo/WTC380/#.WTm6OZryvDc

Dave

On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 2:16 PM, Robert M Lang via NET <
net at newenglandtriumphs.org> wrote:

> Hi – you can buy aviation stuff at aircraftspruce.com – there’s good
> stuff there if you fabricate!!
>
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> Regards,
>
> Bob Lang
>
> TR6’s
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> *From:* NET [mailto:net-bounces at newenglandtriumphs.org] *On Behalf Of *GLENN
> HUNT via NET
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 07, 2017 11:42 AM
> *To:* Tom Mulligan <nute_shop at hotmail.com>; BrucePenttinen at aol.com; Henry
> Frye <henry at henryfrye.com>; net at newenglandtriumphs.org
> *Subject:* Re: [NET] Bullet connector crimp tool
>
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> Sorry, a little late to chime in on this but I would highly recommend an
> aviation crimp tool with aviation bullets. Everything in aviation has to be
> redundant so the crimps are double, that is, they crimp the wire but also
> crimp the jacket making them almost impossible to pull apart. The tool
> costs the same as an automotive one and the bullets are slightly more
> expensive. You can google aviation crimps to get more info.
>
>
>
> Glenn Hunt '74 TR6
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> On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 8:03 AM, Tom Mulligan via NET <
> net at newenglandtriumphs.org> wrote:
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> Henry,
>
> I agree almost completely but the Moss tool and connector kit is $175, not
> $50. I didn't see the tool alone.  Still worth it IMO.
>
> Tom
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> *From:* NET <net-bounces at newenglandtriumphs.org> on behalf of Henry Frye
> via NET <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 30, 2017 7:06 AM
> *To:* BrucePenttinen at aol.com; net at newenglandtriumphs.org
> *Subject:* [NET] Bullet connector crimp tool
>
>
>
> Matt Bakes owns British Wiring, along with Triumph Rescue out of Bally,
> PA. He's a great guy, very knowledgeable about the wiring side of his
> business. He believes the crimp tool makes better connections than solder,
> as consistency is paramount and the art of soldering 60 year old wire ain't
> easy! On the bench is one thing, under the dash is another! The "proper"
> crimp tool for bullet connectors is pricy, but after you see it in action
> and the job it does, you will be a believer as well.
>
> Bruce, if you maintain a TR2-TR6, the bullet connector crimp tool is very
> good to have. If Bruces Triumph Parts is going to continue it's focus on
> Wedges, you don't really need to own one.
>
> I have the tool, and you are welcome to borrow it. Of course, by the time
> you drive down here to borrow/return it, the $50 that the tool costs will
> seem cheap! Of course, we could always do the mail, but what fun is that!
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NET [mailto:net-bounces at newenglandtriumphs.org
> <net-bounces at newenglandtriumphs.org>] On Behalf Of
> > BrucePenttinen--- via NET
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 6:33 AM
> > To: stan at redtr6.com; net at newenglandtriumphs.org
> > Subject: Re: [NET] yes the radiator needs some attention
> >
> > Morning Stan,
> >
> > That which you mention/use is my other solution. And even if I did do
> > crimped bullets I would still do a little solder, keep the moisture out,
> some
> > guy 50 years from now would say "wow, someone did a great job on these
> > bullet connetors, too bad the rest of the car is nothing but a pile of
> iron
> > oxide"
> >
> > Bruce of Bruce's Triumph Parts and Repairs
> >
> > In a message dated 5/29/2017 10:04:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > net at newenglandtriumphs.org writes:
> >
> >
> >
> >        Bruce, I have a personal aversion to crimped connectors. While
> > crimping may be considered to superior to solder in some scenarios it
> relies
> > on you having the correct connectors, the correct tools and the correct
> > technique. Since I lack 2 out of the three I always solder the bullet
> connectors
> > using a big ass soldering iron from WWII that can put out a lot of heat
> in a
> > short space of time.
> >
> >
> >
> >        Stan
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >        From: NET [mailto:net-bounces at newenglandtriumphs.org
> <net-bounces at newenglandtriumphs.org>] On
> > Behalf Of BrucePenttinen--- via NET
> >        Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 9:26 PM
> >        To: net at newenglandtriumphs.org
> >        Subject: [NET] yes the radiator needs some attention
> >
> >
> >
> >        and this is why I will be making a trip to the radiator shop in
> the
> > morning. Needs a little love and attention.
> >
> >
> >
> >        another TR type question.
> >
> >
> >
> >        has anyone bought a bullet connector crimping tool and from whom.
> > Moss has them, but the retail is , well , a little pricey. Little leary
> of the ones
> > cheaper on ebay but coming from China. And since the TR3 has a couple of
> > electrical connection issues and I plan to be working on Brit cars for a
> while,
> > can't wait to see what bodges there are on the Landy!!, the tool for the
> job is
> > called for.
> >
> >
> >
> >        All help greatly appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> >        Bruce Penttinen ,  from the garage of much rejoicing
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