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Ray64 · 02-09-2022, 08:06 AM

Is it possible to unsolder the bullet ends on the wires on the sockets? Are they crimped or soldered? Is it a huge job? I Just purchased an original set and dont want to mess them up. Thanks RAY

KenBolton · 02-09-2022, 10:18 AM

Yes you can heat the ends and pull the wires out. I use one of those multi arm/ mirror stand things but removed one of the arms and clamped it in a vise. Using a solder iron to heat the soldered end while pulling down on the wire. As all instruction manuals advise, follow instructions in reverse to install new wires.

Ray64 · 02-09-2022, 10:48 AM

Thanks KEN BOLTON. I just didnt know if they were soldered or not.. Good to go now

katy · 02-09-2022, 11:21 AM

Using a good solder sucker will help.

Like this, for example: https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/d...iABEgL5UPD_BwE

Big hammer · 02-09-2022, 11:42 AM

IF the wires are good why un solder them? The wires will go through the conduit! I’ve done this with the 3 wire headlights, looks like you have cowl lights 2 wires much easier. First terminal second terminal behind the first then the last terminal push a little wiggle a little and some patients! The terminals will not go through as a bundle side by side, one behind the other and done!

Robert/Texas · 02-09-2022, 12:57 PM

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A little silicone spray lubricant will too.

jw hash · 02-09-2022, 03:51 PM

there is two different types of original head light pig tails. one is soldered and the other is crimped. if you were lucky enough to come up with some NOS ones be careful not to get the springs to hot.

02-09-2022, 08:06 AM	#1
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 755	Headlight Sockets Is it possible to unsolder the bullet ends on the wires on the sockets? Are they crimped or soldered? Is it a huge job? I Just purchased an original set and dont want to mess them up. Thanks RAY

02-09-2022, 10:18 AM	#2
KenBolton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Fall Creek, WI Posts: 237	Re: Headlight Sockets Yes you can heat the ends and pull the wires out. I use one of those multi arm/ mirror stand things but removed one of the arms and clamped it in a vise. Using a solder iron to heat the soldered end while pulling down on the wire. As all instruction manuals advise, follow instructions in reverse to install new wires.

02-09-2022, 10:48 AM	#3
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 755	Re: Headlight Sockets Thanks KEN BOLTON. I just didnt know if they were soldered or not.. Good to go now

02-09-2022, 11:21 AM	#4
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,716	Re: Headlight Sockets Using a good solder sucker will help. Like this, for example: https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/d...iABEgL5UPD_BwE __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

02-09-2022, 11:42 AM	#5
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,432	Re: Headlight Sockets IF the wires are good why un solder them? The wires will go through the conduit! I’ve done this with the 3 wire headlights, looks like you have cowl lights 2 wires much easier. First terminal second terminal behind the first then the last terminal push a little wiggle a little and some patients! The terminals will not go through as a bundle side by side, one behind the other and done! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

02-09-2022, 12:57 PM	#6
Robert/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burton, Texas Posts: 741	Re: Headlight Sockets Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A little silicone spray lubricant will too.

02-09-2022, 03:51 PM	#7
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: Headlight Sockets there is two different types of original head light pig tails. one is soldered and the other is crimped. if you were lucky enough to come up with some NOS ones be careful not to get the springs to hot.