Mick Rae
Active Member
The very fact I discovered this for myself today is likely an indicator that everyone else already knew, but just in case:
I've been sorting out some wiring, sidelights and indicators. These had been 'sorted' previously with dubious plastic connectors, and were not holding up. Deciding to replace with brass bullets, I had a problem, as I don't own a bullet crimper. I'm aware of arguments against soldering, but have soldered many bullets over the years without an issue. But on the bench. Not on the car, bent double, in a tight spot.
So, my finding : a cheap 'jet powered cig lighter' is just the job, heats the bullet in seconds to get solder flowing, and has a small discreet flame that doesn't destroy everything around it. I quit smoking and have a box of cheap lighters from all the '20 Marlborough and a cheap lighter' times of falling off the wagon. Glad to find them of use now. Obviously not near fuel.
I've been sorting out some wiring, sidelights and indicators. These had been 'sorted' previously with dubious plastic connectors, and were not holding up. Deciding to replace with brass bullets, I had a problem, as I don't own a bullet crimper. I'm aware of arguments against soldering, but have soldered many bullets over the years without an issue. But on the bench. Not on the car, bent double, in a tight spot.
So, my finding : a cheap 'jet powered cig lighter' is just the job, heats the bullet in seconds to get solder flowing, and has a small discreet flame that doesn't destroy everything around it. I quit smoking and have a box of cheap lighters from all the '20 Marlborough and a cheap lighter' times of falling off the wagon. Glad to find them of use now. Obviously not near fuel.
