Thanks Mike.

Ironically I found some of the Deoxit just today. Just the regular
stuff no the "Gold"

Boy that tape sure sounds hefty. When all is running right, I'll check
it out. I also bought some "liquid tape". That should do well too I
imagine.

Sure was interesting to see how many flaws were in the harness.
Nothing a soldering gun, shrink tube and tape won't cure. --- :^)

Neil.

On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 5:39 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:
> At 03:38 PM 4/17/2008, neil N wrote...
>
>
> > Anyone know of a spray or paste that would help clean, and keep clean,
> > pins and sockets on electrical connectors?
> >
>
>  Absolute best stuff is Caig Deoxit. It comes in a bunch of different forms,
> choose your weapon:
> http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&CATID=38&ObjectGroup_ID=177
>
>
>
>
> > Maybe a spray is best as leaving a "paste" of some kind might smoosh
> > around and make contact where it shouldn't.......
> >
>
>  After getting the contacts clean and protected, get some 3M Scotch 2155
> rubber splicing tape. I think most of the big box hardware stores (Lowe's,
> Home Depot) carry it. It bonds to itself (make sure you remove the thin
> liner as you apply it). Start well back on the cable away from the
> connector, and wrap overlapping by 1/2 (stretch it well), until well past
> the connector. Then use 3M Super 33 electrical tape over the whole thing. If
> you really want to do it right, then put 3M Scotchkote over the whole thing.
> Now you're ready to leave it in a bucket of water without worry. If you ever
> need to remove it, just slice it straight with a razor knife.
>

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