35 convertible sedan electrical harnesses

[PeterinNH]

I've begun the installation of my car's electrical harnesses and have a question or two. I'm finding it difficult to push each bullet end into the special connections that were provided with the system. I'm concerned that I'm not
pushing each bullet end far enough into the inner metal connector. I tried
sliding the outer rubber sleeve off of a connection in order to properly view if
the bullets were in far enough but the rubbers are so tight it's not doable. My
second question is should I be using a small amount of silicon dielectric on the
bullets prior to installation into the metal sleeves? It seems to me that would
also make it significantly easier to achieve a tighter connection.

Peter

 

[rockfla]

Try a dab of DiElectric grease. Get you a tub at the local parts house, an added PLUS is it will keep that connection clean!!!

 

[ford38v8]

Try a dab of DiElectric grease. Get you a tub at the local parts house, an added PLUS is it will keep that connection clean!!!

Dialectric grease is good, but has a drawback when used on push-on connections that may be a bit loose. It is non-conductive, and acts as an insulator, therefore, consider as an option, remove the ancient hard rubber collar, use a small screwdriver to slightly loosen the female bullet connector, slip on a section of modern black shrink tube of the appropriate size, make the connection and then solder the joint. No resistance in that circuit due to that bullet connector. Slip the shrink tube over the joint and hold a match under it , it'll look like the original. The purpose of the bullet connectors was for use at the assembly line, so unless you plan to change out the harnesses again in your lifetime, solder is your friend.

 

[TerryOH]

Yes a small dab of dielectric grease and small needle nose pliers.

 

[glennpm]

Yes a small dab of dielectric grease and small needle nose pliers.

Yes, You want to push on the metal part of the bullet to insert. I find a small flat blade screwdriver works well.

 

[deuce lover]

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[PeterinNH]

Thanks to everyone for your comments. They are very much appreciated as it's
been a monstrous project getting this old girl back together. I bought her 99%
apart and am almost done but it's slow going as you all know.

Peter