Re: [DML] Re: Dielectric Grease

[M5E <nitrousgarageworks@xxxxxxxxx>]

Di_electric contact grease is a silicone product,
which theoretically should not harden. There are many
different brands of this product available. I would
evaluate it's appearance at time of use. I use the
semi-clear variety. I know of the type you speak of
that Ford uses, and it's a white gel, with a paste
like appearance. Probably a low grade product. Nothing
lasts forever, but I still use, and endorse a good
quality grade of di-electric contact grease.


--- content22207 <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> But old dielectric grease loses its conductive
> properties and becomes
> an INSULATOR. I run into this all the time on my
> 20-25 year old daily
> drivers. Can't tell you the number of times I've had
> to scrape and
> spray it out to restablish an electrical connection.
> If you ever
> encounter a failed electrical device on a vintage
> vehicle, check the
> harness connection first. Chances are you'll find
> hard dead dielectric
> grease gumming it up. Ford especially loved to use
> it EVERYWHERE: head
> and tail lights, alternator, ignition module, cruise
> control,
> windshield wiper motor, A/C compressor, etc.
> 
> Bill Robertson
> 5 1977-1979 Mark V's, 2 1981-1982 AMC's, 1985 & 1988
> F150's
> 
> >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
> "nitrousgarageworks"
> <nitrousgarageworks@xxxx> wrote:
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> >   Some other tips: I found di-electric contact
> grease to be of great 
> > use, and of relative importance. Especially on
> older cars. I use it 
> > on EVERY electical contact, from spark plug head
> to boot connections, 
> > dash wiring connections, distributor and coil
> connections too.
> >   Di-electric contact grease, applied as film, not
> gooped on, can 
> > displace moisture, prevent corrosion, and ensure
> good electrical 
> > contacts in damn near all situations. Older cars
> seem to be vunerable 
> > to weak, and less than perfect electrical
> contacts, and connections. 
> > A moment's time spent, and a penny's worth of
> di-electric contact 
> > grease applied, can save you from having to do the
> job twice to get 
> > the desired results.
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