> Now- what to do about the future- I am considering putting some > electrically conductive grease on the contacts before reassembling the > connector.
The normal substance to use would be a dielectric grease, not a conductive grease, though at the 12 volt range that property does not come in to play much. Some interesting reading on the topic: http://www.w8ji.com/dielectric_grease_vs_conductive_grease.htm Note that even the best grease, correctly applied at the contact point, will not solve the problem of the wires just back of the connection corroding. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:06:43 -0500 From: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> To: "C&C List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Universal Engine panel wiring- Problem Solved! Message-ID: <CA+zaCRBoNCn=eGtKFXTOD7By2eJC4jriBjHwKTjOE1=flrv...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Thanks for letting us know what you found. I'm still curious to know if you have a glo-plug solenoid. If you don't have, can't fine, can't wait for tefgel then silicone dielectric grease (spark plug boot grease) can be found at any auto parts store and is a good alternative. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Aug 16, 2015 5:14 PM, "David Knecht via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I wanted to report back on the latest on my engine panel. I was able to > get the connector in the engine compartment apart today. Two of the pins > were particularly black and all looked corroded. I cleaned them all and > put it back together and remarkably, the engine started with both buttons > held down. So that high resistance junction seems to have been the source > of the problem. It is such a rewarding feeling when all the work pays off > and a problem is solved. Thanks for all the advice and suggestions! > > Now- what to do about the future- I am considering putting some > electrically conductive grease on the contacts before reassembling the > connector. I may still butt connect all the wires this winter, but the > grease seems like a good option to retain good contact. Dave > > > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT
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