We’ve been trying something new this year. In July, we started using a cardboard shredder to break down and recycle otherwise unusable boxes into packaging material in an effort to use less foam and plastic in our packaging. So far it’s been going well! Our packages are making it to their destinations intact, and we’re…

TIMELINE UPDATE MARCH 2023 Harnesses: Ready to ship if in stock OR 1 Week or less from order date if out of stock. Spark plug wire sets/battery cables: 3 days or less from order date (always made to order). If the wire you’ve ordered is unavailable, you will receive a phone call from us to…

When you read the word “Bakelite,” what does that bring to mind? Bright and colorful vintage jewelry? Grandma’s old plates from the ‘20s? Auto parts? Bakelite was invented in 1907 by a Belgian chemist named Leo Hendrik Baekeland. Side note: Baekeland is also credited with the invention of Velox photo paper, which was the first…

Electronic Ignition Part Numbers: A Note. As we grow and change, so will parts of the business. We do our best to make any transitions as seamless and painless as possible. This is especially true when we inevitably have to change part numbers. Originally, our electronic ignition kit part numbers were things like B46, or…

Want custom cables and don’t know where to start? We can help! We make all of our battery cables and spark plug wires in-house as they’re ordered, which makes putting a custom set together a breeze! What Do I Need for my Custom Cables? To start with, you will need to know: What gauge What…

We’ve had a few questions about the core return process recently, and we thought we’d go over the process in a blog post! WHOOP-DE-DOO! WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN, BASIL? If you order a rebuilt magneto on our website, you may notice a something: There are multiple prices on one page. The price listed at…

You’ve ordered your spark plug wire set. That’s awesome! We wrapped it up real nice, shipped it out, and now it’s on your doorstep. You grab the package, eyes glittering with excitement and anticipation. You tear into the package like a wild animal—after all, you’ve been waiting years to get this vehicle running again—and notice…

Most returning customers will know by now that we sell suppression wire for use with electronic ignitions (PLEASE do not put copper wires on electronic ignitions–We beg you). Previously, that wire was rated at 1100 Ohms per foot. There’s nothing wrong with that. We haven’t had a complaint about them in… we’re not sure how…

  Looking for our 2022 catalog? You’re in luck! The 2022 Brillman Company Catalogs are here! The new catalog has 687 pages of electrical parts for your antique agricultural needs. First, we’ve pared our catalog down from over 800 pages to make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for. Next, we’ve updated…

We’ve been there – you get a fancy new wire harness in the mail and darn it; you just can’t seem to get the wires to line up. Or, maybe you got them all to line up, but the engine won’t start. Perhaps you just want to know where your order is, or become a…