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 Post subject: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:46 am 
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Need some original bullet connectors to rewire as the new harness I purchase on gumtree has spades for the indicators and my indicator 35840 has bullets.

Any help would be appreciated as I am trying to resurrect a 1969 Mk2 Cooper S and the original wiring has been messed with.

What is the part number?
Where are they available?
Do I need a special crimping machine for the bullets?
Do the bullets need to be soldered?


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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:24 am 
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You need 4.7mm male bullet connectors. These are the pressed metal terminals, not the solid brass type found on some replacement parts. I get mine from Vehicle Wiring Products in the UK, who also sell a full range of colour-coded wire if you need to repair the harness. Could try "ConvertibleMini" on this site if you only want a small number of connectors.
The original terminals were made by either Utilux or Lucas ("Lucar" style) - Both gone.
Narva sell a bullet connector but it's 4mm for a Japanese standard and won't fit minis.

You 'should' use a special crimping tool that rolls the clamping bands onto the wire, not just crushing them, like the insulated terminals everyone sells.


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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:28 am 
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Thanks Bill


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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:01 am 
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Saw some on Ebay recently.....

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lucas-Style ... 1438.l2649

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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:55 am 
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BBY755 wrote:


They are the brass sleeve terminals for lighting connection, such as the interior light and the parkers/indicators.


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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:17 pm 
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Are these the ones?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/morris-leyl ... 2387471275?

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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:26 pm 
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BBY755 wrote:

They look very similar but not brass.


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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:11 pm 
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These are what I have used to repair and modify my wiring harness for bullets. They are shorter than the original terminals but fit perfectly.

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/p ... 7mm-bullet

The crimping tool is:
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/p ... -terminals


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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Mon Nov 06, 2017 4:23 am 
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Try britishwiring.com in the USA they have all the correct sizes and types in stock, bullets come in different sizes for the wire size and also crimp or solder type! They stock all types ans have the correct crimping tool for the bullets. I've been using them for many years and have always been most helpful.
http://www.britishwiring.com/Ratchet-St ... p/tt85.htm


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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:22 am 
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Just got these bullets from VIN Wiring (Paul) and seem to be perfect, part number is ZM119. Cost is 50 cents each.


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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:38 am 
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They look the goods.
Do they solder on?

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 Post subject: Re: Bullet Connectors
PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:39 pm 
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Steam wrote:
They look the goods.
Do they solder on?

Yes and also are crimpable. I soldered a couple and seem very strong.


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