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Yes Matt, ignition block connector. The other 4 wires in the block were fine so I'm not sure why this happened to the red wire. But, that's old bikes and original wiring for you I suppose.
More current in that wire?, gets warmer than the others.40 years of use, so 4x original planned life, not bad.Looming issues.
More current in that wire?, gets warmer than the others.
I think you are probably right. The red wire is slightly heavier duty than the others in the block. I think it's done well really.
Oh, and if I buy a bike, job 1, but out any of those blue or red pre insulated terminals bodgers love to use. They seem to attract corrosion.
Quote from: matthewmosse on January 27, 2019, 01:28:41 PMOh, and if I buy a bike, job 1, but out any of those blue or red pre insulated terminals bodgers love to use. They seem to attract corrosion.All connectors are not (edit!) the same. I have seen various quality red bullet crimp connectors, the ones I have used (not bodged, thankyou!) are better than some but I'm damned if I can remember where I got them. Perhaps RS? The ones you get in blister packs from Halfrauds are questionable, as the insulator seems to deform completely when you crimp and then not return to it's original shape.