carguy300
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I got my new engine compartment harness for my 300. Is there any kind of grease or protectant that i should apply to the bulkhead connection when i install the new plugend assembly?
The bulk head connector usually has a rubber gasket to keep water out, the gasket should be replaced when replacing the connector. Some models also had a plastic shield above the connector to deflect road splash, be sure that is in place. I am not a big fan of putting a lot of gunk on connectors because at some point the connector may need to come apart and all that stuff has to be cleaned off. If you are going to use anything, use some WD 40. WD does a pretty good job of displacing moisture.I got my new engine compartment harness for my 300. Is there any kind of grease or protectant that i should apply to the bulkhead connection when i install the new plugend assembly?
Not a fan of dielectric grease myself. IMHO, most people use it incorrectly. The word "dielectric" roughly means "insulator". Look it up...
What I do is to clean the contacts with De-Oxit. It cleans and helps protect the connectors. This bottle will last you years.
https://smile.amazon.com/CAIG-Labor...=sr_1_6?keywords=deoxit&qid=1578877024&sr=8-6
If you want to use dielectric grease, the correct way is to coat the outside of the insulator where it plugs into the connector to seal the connections.
Not a fan of dielectric grease myself. IMHO, most people use it incorrectly. The word "dielectric" roughly means "insulator". Look it up...
What I do is to clean the contacts with De-Oxit. It cleans and helps protect the connectors. This bottle will last you years.
https://smile.amazon.com/CAIG-Labor...=sr_1_6?keywords=deoxit&qid=1578877024&sr=8-6
If you want to use dielectric grease, the correct way is to coat the outside of the insulator where it plugs into the connector to seal the connections.
Not a fan of dielectric grease myself. IMHO, most people use it incorrectly. The word "dielectric" roughly means "insulator". Look it up...
What I do is to clean the contacts with De-Oxit. It cleans and helps protect the connectors. This bottle will last you years.
https://smile.amazon.com/CAIG-Labor...=sr_1_6?keywords=deoxit&qid=1578877024&sr=8-6
If you want to use dielectric grease, the correct way is to coat the outside of the insulator where it plugs into the connector to seal the connections.
Big John posted an Amazon link. I buy mine from Amazon. If Radio Shack still existed they would probably sell it, or an Archer branded versionThis is why i love this place! All the imput. Can i get this De-Oxit at any of the parts houses? I have never heard of it.
I ckd out the site, was just hoping i could pick some up local. My car has been down a month waiting on parts and i'm missing out on warm texas driving time!
If you have a local electrical store that sells to contractors that is where I would go.This is why i love this place! All the imput. Can i get this De-Oxit at any of the parts houses? I have never heard of it.