| Author | Message | ||
     Randy Roberson Frequent User Username: wascator Post Number: 58 Registered: 5-2009 |
Hello, All: I had to replace a switch on SRH9391 because the spring was messed up, which explains why the lamp was constantly on; the new switch from Introcar has the round pin connector. Does anyone have a handy electrical connector which will plug onto the pin? Of course the old switch and harness has a spade connector. The round pin seems to be about 4.65 mm or 0.183 inch diameter. | ||
| Geoff Wootton Experienced User Username: dounraey Post Number: 20 Registered: 5-2012 |
The dimensions of the pin appear to be the same as the standard lucas bullet connector. I have been trying to track down a supplier of these in the US. I know that there are some UK suppliers but I would be interested if anyone knows of a US supplier. | ||
| Brian Vogel Prolific User Username: guyslp Post Number: 147 Registered: 6-2009 |
There are *lots* of these connectors and related paraphernalia on eBay from U.S. suppliers. Brian | ||
| Geoff Wootton Experienced User Username: dounraey Post Number: 21 Registered: 5-2012 |
Randy, the original connector is in the form of a cap that covers the rear of the switch with the connector in the center. It looks like the standard lucas bullet connector will fit but you may want to put a rubber boot over the end of the switch - I'm assuming the cover on the original part acted as a dust/dirt shield. | ||
| Geoff Wootton Experienced User Username: dounraey Post Number: 22 Registered: 5-2012 |
Cheers Brian - will check them out | ||
| Brian Vogel Prolific User Username: guyslp Post Number: 148 Registered: 6-2009 |
In addition, I would strongly suggest applying a light coating of electrically conductive grease, e.g., No-Ox-Id, as well. This practically eliminates oxidation/corrosion problems (even if it does sometimes collect a bit of dirt). Brian | ||
| Randy Roberson Frequent User Username: wascator Post Number: 59 Registered: 5-2009 |
Good job; thanks Brian and Geoff! | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 890 Registered: 6-2006 |
Hi Randy , if you can't find one, feel free to pm me . I can do you a used original one fairly cheaply. Solder and heatshrink does the trick . | ||
| Jan Forrest Grand Master Username: got_one Post Number: 418 Registered: 1-2008 |
For many a year I've used ordinary petroleum jelly to protect electrical connections on my cars. It isn't electrically conductive, but it's easily pierced by micro abrasions on the mating surfaces as you put them together and then reseals over them again. It's especially useful on battery posts, which will corrode like buggery at the drop of a hat and also in towbar electrical sockets which are subject to all weather conditions plus the 'fallout' of being behind the rear wheels. | ||
| Randy Roberson Frequent User Username: wascator Post Number: 60 Registered: 5-2009 |
Thanks for all the input. I've got the connections made. I used a female bullet connector which was very slightly unersize. i realized the tube was split so it would expand slightly to fit the terminal and grip it very nicely. I made a short jumper wire with a male spade terminal on the opposite end which met the harness very well, and used some heat shrink tube to finish it off. |
