From a quick look at two suppliers, it seems that the red ones are indeed always 4mm and the brass "Lucas style" are 4.7mm. Until I read this topic, I was vaguely aware of different bullet sizes but not the details.
Cigarette Lighter Central Connection
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Re: Cigarette Lighter Central Connection
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Re: Cigarette Lighter Central Connection
That would explain it, the old 'Lucas' brass ones would undoubtedly be an imperial size.
I don't believe there was/is an actual 'Lucas' Female single connector, I think their system used a female 'through connector' to insert a male at either end.
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That under-size connector is a common fit on may Japanese cars.
A quick trip to a wreckers and 10 minutes with a soldering iron and some shrink sleeve.
Make sure you fuse everything.
A quick trip to a wreckers and 10 minutes with a soldering iron and some shrink sleeve.
Make sure you fuse everything.
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Re: Cigarette Lighter Central Connection
The connectors are Ripaults and a special pair of pliers was used to crimp the nipple. The pliers had a stop to ensure that the pliers did not over cramp/squash the nipple. To assemble the nipple to the connector again a special pair of Ripaults pliers was used.
You could get Ripaults rubber covered connectors in at least single, double and triple single sizes.
You could get Ripaults rubber covered connectors in at least single, double and triple single sizes.