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Post by tippo on Oct 9, 2014 17:50:45 GMT 1
Generator wiring connector on my recently acquired loom is good but the three white wires from the generator have bullet connectors fitted.
I guess I now have two choices:
1. Source a connector to make the gen wiring as 'new'.
2. Fit bullet connectors to the harness.
Anybody know if the correct connector can be sourced?
I guess that there is a reason that the connector is missing and the bullet connectors fitted, anyone know why??
Cheers
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Post by Tobyjugs on Oct 9, 2014 18:07:54 GMT 1
I have the same on mine, i can live with it but if you are a perfectionist it would be annoying
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Post by tippo on Oct 9, 2014 18:27:40 GMT 1
I am not a perfectionist, but if I could fix easily why not?
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Post by copper99 on Oct 9, 2014 19:11:09 GMT 1
Your not alone, seems a failry common issue.
I tried in various places to get a connector a couple of years ago but no luck, I would also prefer a "proper" connector if I had a nice new loom...but I didnt, so I bit the bullet (pardon the pun).
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Post by Tobyjugs on Oct 9, 2014 19:25:00 GMT 1
Maybe a forum member has a duff generater which you could use the block from.
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Post by markhoopy on Oct 9, 2014 19:37:33 GMT 1
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Post by tippo on Oct 9, 2014 21:40:50 GMT 1
Thanks for the replies so far. Any offers for a connector would be appreciated.
I will look on the website posted and if I find anything will post the result.
Anybody know why the OEM connector seems to be replaced by bullet connectors?
Would hate to fix it and find there is a design flaw?
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Post by LC_BOTT on Oct 9, 2014 22:11:30 GMT 1
Anybody know why the OEM connector seems to be replaced by bullet connectors? I would guess, not many would have the correct tool, to make the cable ends off properly, and then fit in the replacement plug/socket. (They aren't just standard crimpers) and everyone has access to and can easily fit bullets, even if you ressort to a hammer to connect them. Seen it all before where I work, even guys using pliers to make connectors, that when touched, fall into two bits, because they've used a bit too much pressure  |
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Post by oldelsieboy on Oct 9, 2014 22:18:38 GMT 1
Anybody know why the OEM connector seems to be replaced by bullet connectors? Usually because the wiring has overheated & melted the connector block. OEB |
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Post by tippo on Oct 10, 2014 8:35:42 GMT 1
I suspected overheating, anybody know why the wiring overheats?
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Post by ringdingding on Oct 10, 2014 8:44:40 GMT 1
use the modern AMP type of connector on both ends, take care to female side on the loom, the male side will fit throuch the original hole. A very neat solution and much better than the OEM original.
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Post by tippo on Oct 10, 2014 9:19:04 GMT 1
Had a quick look at the connectors, they look to be a neat solution. Do I need to use a special crimping tool?
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Post by muttsnuts on Oct 10, 2014 9:35:59 GMT 1
yes you need the correct grimping tool, they are around £30 to buy.
I set myself up with all of the right connector blocks and grimper etc, by the time I'd finished getting the basic stuff together I was the neck of £200 down, but then I do a lot of wiring repairs etc, so its worth it to me to set up for it, plus customers always go away happy as you can't tell any repairs have been done as I repalce any knackered old block connectors with the nearest replacement I can find
HTH
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Post by tippo on Oct 10, 2014 10:14:34 GMT 1
Had a look on ebay and found a genuine AMP 3 way connector for a couple of quid. Do you know which crimping tool I should be looking for?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 12:15:07 GMT 1
F Type
If you look at the terminal side on, it looks like an F, the two arms of the F are the tabs that fold around and onto the wires
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Post by oldelsieboy on Oct 10, 2014 12:29:59 GMT 1
Had a look on ebay and found a genuine AMP 3 way connector for a couple of quid. The original connector is 4 way as it also houses the neutral switch/light wire. OEB |
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Post by tippo on Oct 10, 2014 14:02:47 GMT 1
Thanks everybody for the replies I now know what to do.
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Post by kjellg on Oct 10, 2014 18:42:51 GMT 1
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Post by tippo on Oct 10, 2014 19:00:52 GMT 1
I thought I knew what to do??
Thanks for the info, now need to check that the connector fits the loom
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Post by frostie on Oct 13, 2014 22:39:17 GMT 1
you could try maplins
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Post by tippo on Oct 14, 2014 18:54:08 GMT 1
Connector from Yambits looks to be the right part, only £4 so will be able to take back to original.
Just hope it does not melt again
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