Two potentially dumb questions

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biggieou

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I have what will most likely be two dumb questions, so I'll lump them together in one post.[emoji2]

1. How do I crimp the bullet ends so they are actually tight? I keep trying and they keep pulling out.

2. Is the chrome wire conduit supposed to go inside the radiator shell?

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I agree with soldering the terminals. If crimping I use crimpers like these
that have the little stake to get a good crimp.

Bob
 

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2. Is the chrome wire conduit supposed to go inside the radiator shell?

Yes it is. With the help of WD-40, it should just slip on in!

Pluck
 
You want to solder those bullet ends. The large part is for the wire insulation to be inserted, then the bare wire should stick just a hair past the pointed end. I always tin the wire, then insert it, heat the bullet and wire while solder is touching the end, and as soon as it's hot enough the solder will flow. Let the solder wick inside until it stops taking it. When you're done, there should be just a hair of wire and solder forming a slight convex on the end. Remember, tinning first helps a lot, as does a touch of flux.
 
agreed, soldering is the best. Crimp connections are ok for temp or emergency use. If you don't want random electrical problems or dim lights solder them.
 
It's not a matter of do or don't. That style bullet has to be soldered. It was never meant to be crimped.
 
Steve Plucker said:
2. Is the chrome wire conduit supposed to go inside the radiator shell?

Yes it is. With the help of WD-40, it should just slip on in!

Pluck
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I wonder if I need a different size grommet, it doesn't seem as if it's going to fit.

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biggieou said:
I wonder if I need a different size grommet, it doesn't seem as if it's going to fit.

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What year and month is your car?

The Twolite headlamps has 3 wires running through a larger diameter conduit than the earlier fluted headlamps. These came out in early 1929.

Do you have the correct radiator shell and grommets for your headlamps?
 
Tom Wesenberg said:
What year and month is your car?

The Twolite headlamps has 3 wires running through a larger diameter conduit than the earlier fluted headlamps. These came out in early 1929.

Do you have the correct radiator shell and grommets for your headlamps?
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I have an early 28. I only have two wires coming from the car to the lights.

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Do you have the correct 1/2" conduits, rather than the later 9/16 conduits?

I find a spray of WD-40 helps to push them through the grommets.
 
Others have already said it, but solder for the bullet terminals.

I do not trust crimp terminals anywhere, especially in an automobile, where they are subject to weather and vibration.

Good luck !
 
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