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Quigley1930 · 08-25-2015, 10:10 PM

I'm working on a friends "A" with light problem. I've solved the problem but a couple of bullet end are missing. The ones that are on looked to be crimped. The crimper for the cheap regular terminals just mash them flat. Is there a tool that leaves a nice round crimp?

Sewall Tyler

Tom Wesenberg · 08-25-2015, 10:56 PM

Yes, there is, and it's a bit pricey. I just solder the ends on.

Mike V. Florida · 08-26-2015, 04:08 AM

Finding a crimper that will keep the terminal round is the trick. It either has to be a type that crimps from 3 sides or at least one with a deep throat to minimize the distortion.

Jwilli · 08-26-2015, 06:06 AM

Soldering works well.

Tom Wesenberg · 08-26-2015, 06:40 AM

Here's a crimper that leaves a much better terminal crimp than the cheap flatten them pliers.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Molex-Style-...item3ce9429bc4

Mitch//pa · 08-26-2015, 06:44 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Here's a crimper that leaves a much better terminal crimp than the cheap flatten them pliers.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Molex-Style-...item3ce9429bc4

thats the only crimp style i use.... the flatten style is worthless as the wire can pull right out or leave a bad connection..

Quigley1930 · 08-26-2015, 08:56 AM

Thanks everybody, I think a dab of solder will suit me just fine

Sewall

CarlG · 08-26-2015, 09:34 AM

This is the one I use. Some say it's spendy, but I always thought that owning a Model A was just and excuse to buy more tools!

ursus · 08-26-2015, 10:47 AM

Why not use a wire stripper to crimp the ends by gently and gradually squeezing in around the bullet?

Bob C · 08-26-2015, 11:22 AM

I found the crimper that Carl shows for $40 less than most other places.
http://www.britishwiring.com/Ratchet...ool-p/tt85.htm

Bob

08-25-2015, 10:10 PM	#1
Quigley1930 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Middleburg, Virginia Posts: 421	bullet ends I'm working on a friends "A" with light problem. I've solved the problem but a couple of bullet end are missing. The ones that are on looked to be crimped. The crimper for the cheap regular terminals just mash them flat. Is there a tool that leaves a nice round crimp? Sewall Tyler

08-25-2015, 10:56 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: bullet ends Yes, there is, and it's a bit pricey. I just solder the ends on.

08-26-2015, 04:08 AM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: bullet ends Finding a crimper that will keep the terminal round is the trick. It either has to be a type that crimps from 3 sides or at least one with a deep throat to minimize the distortion. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-26-2015, 06:06 AM	#4
Jwilli Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Posts: 511	Re: bullet ends Soldering works well.

08-26-2015, 06:40 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: bullet ends Here's a crimper that leaves a much better terminal crimp than the cheap flatten them pliers. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Molex-Style-...item3ce9429bc4

08-26-2015, 08:56 AM	#7
Quigley1930 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Middleburg, Virginia Posts: 421	Re: bullet ends Thanks everybody, I think a dab of solder will suit me just fine Sewall

08-26-2015, 10:47 AM	#9
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,374	Re: bullet ends Why not use a wire stripper to crimp the ends by gently and gradually squeezing in around the bullet?

08-26-2015, 11:22 AM	#10
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,743	Re: bullet ends I found the crimper that Carl shows for $40 less than most other places. http://www.britishwiring.com/Ratchet...ool-p/tt85.htm Bob