Tail Light Connector

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Lebbon
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Tail Light Connector

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Looking for a source /part number for the connector on the end of the wire for the taillight. Crimps the wire and the flat end sits against the bottom of the bulb.
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This may not be what your after nor might it work for you, but I've seen a small brass grommet soldered onto the wire. It might be able to be crimped on as well.
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Bruce, that’s a great idea. I’ve been looking for a part number to go with that contact but haven’t had any luck. The taillight assembly is Grimes A-2064. Avlite Aviation “guarantees to beat any advertised price on any Grimes item in stock.” If Bruce’s idea doesn’t work I’d try them.
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I repaired one by slipping a small washer over the end of the wire and soldering a "blob" of solder onto the wire. The purpose of the washer was only to retain the blobbed/soldered wire from slipping back down thru the plastic insulator. The brass grommets Bruce mentioned are also a good idea!
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Thanks! That points me in the right direction
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I've used the washer as well but that might have been on my tractor. :?

You could take any small round disc of brass or thin steel with a hold drilled the diameter of the wire and solder it on.

The small brass grommets are available as craft stores like Michaels.
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