47-55.1 brake pressure switch, what connector?

[paintman]

Hey guys! I just installed a new pressure switch but can't seem to find a connector that fits over the prongs. I tried a 10-12 butt connecotr but it is to small. Do they make a 10-8? Is there a custom made 2 prong connector for these things?

[mongocanfly]

what you need to look for is bullet wire connectors...not sure what size your pins are

[paintman]

Yeah I went to Autozone and Advance Auto But couldn't find them. I thought maybe a butt connecotr trimmed down would work, but the largest i could find was 10-12 guage. They are just a little to small. UGH!

[mongocanfly]

might check at a electrical supply store...bullet connectors are meant to snap into the groove on the pin...

[sack54]

here is what you need. Dorman HELP! 85845 90 Degree Amazon or Ebay

[mr48chev]

A pair of those Dorman connectors would cost about the same as a small pack of the blue female bullet connectors from O'Rielly's, Autozone or Ace and would be a lot less subject to moisture.

A lot of guy call those bullet connectors Ford connectors as you find them all over 70's, 80's and 90's Fords if not later.

[MiraclePieCo]

I just went out to my parts bin and pushed this blue butt connector onto a Ford-style prong - perfect secure snap fit.
If it were me, I would strip the blue insulator off and use heat shrink tubing to seal it and give it a finished appearance.

[paintman]

Theres no way I can get a blue butt connector onto my prongs. I believe blue is what 18 gauge? I tried a 10-12 yellow and it was to tight. Hmmmmmmm

[sneakysnake]

Have tried these?

[Northern 52]

If you have a hobby shop near by, bullet connectors are often used for batteries in RC planes and cars.

[b-mac]

Originally Posted by sneakysnake

Have tried these?

This is correct. This is what you need.

Amazon is really a blessing and a curse.

All the shops that would have kept these a decade ago are probably out of business now.

As someone mentioned, you need an Electronics Distributor (mostly out of business). An electrical distributor would be a close second, and would likey have them as well.

If you can get these guys to sell to you, they probably have them.

Rumsey Electric Company
Authorized Distributor
Details »
2459 Baglyos Cir
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18020-8025

Phone: 610-832-900018.1 mi
24/7 Emergency: 800-404-6080



I know they are a little far from you. There might be other electrical distributors closer, but these guys would likely have these, based on the other product lines they keep.

[paintman]

Thanks guys! Got it taken care of. Actualy Jegs and NAPA both have connectors with rubber bootys on them made specificaly for these brake switches. I found out about them after I used the female bullet conector.

[1project2many]

Originally Posted by paintman

Thanks guys! Got it taken care of. Actualy Jegs and NAPA both have connectors with rubber bootys on them made specificaly for these brake switches. I found out about them after I used the female bullet conector.

Nice! Happen to have a part number?

[paintman]

Actualy Jegs has the whole kit........https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/63070K1/10002/-1
I found just the connectors at NAPA hanging on one of their electrical racks.

[1project2many]

Very cool. Thank you.