Good point, and it reminds me of another one more thing. When assembling
the bullet connectors make sure they are fully pushed in. With the fingers
they will go in so far and seem to stop, and the back of the bullet may be
just inside the insulated tube, but that isn't far enough. They need a
further push to get them over a 'pip' inside the connector, which is what
latches into the ring near the head of the bullet, and stops it coming out.
I cut a notch in the end of the handles of a pair of pliers just big enough
to slip over the wire, but small enough to press on the back of the bullet
when the handles are squeezed together. This pushes both sides in at the
same time for single connectors, and also the 'odd man out' where there are
only three bullets in a double connector. See
http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/wn_electricsframe.htm
click on 'Bad Connections', and scroll down a little way to the first
thumbnail. The grease (any can be used, or Vaseline) also makes assembly
easier.
PaulH.
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One other thing. WHen you are connecting the bullets, especially in areas
> exposed to the elements, use a little dialectric grease to prevent
> corrosion.
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