dialetric grease ok ?

[velozp]

Hello everyone finally completed the restoration of my dash board on my 68 RR. Before I put the wiring harness back in, I noticed some corrosion on some of the terminals on the wiper and headlight switch. All is completly cleaned now. Is it a good idea to use a little dialetric grease on all of the connector ends ( where the prongs go in) before reinstalling? Ive read some where it may be conductive but it was alot of work on this project. Figure proactive will be a good idea. Any thoughts? Thank You great site.

 

[moes]

definitely a good idea while you have it apart. Dielectric grease provides a moisture-proof barrier that lubricates and protects electrical equipment from salt, dirt, and corrosion.

 

[moparjohnny]

definitely a good idea while you have it apart. Dielectric grease provides a moisture-proof barrier that lubricates and protects electrical equipment from salt, dirt, and corrosion.

smart move.

 

[moparwacko]

Yup, a little dab will do ya

 

[super-bee_ski]

YES!
Use it

 

[WileE]

I've been using it for billions of years.

 

[GetX'd]

I've been using it for billions of years.

Did they have Mopars a billion years ago.... I can see where you may be a billion years old - just wondering about the cars tho....

 

[HemiMark]

I like using it!

 

[HawkRod]

It is the way to go. As moes said, it protects the parts to keep moisture out. Many people mistakenly think dielectric grease conducts electricity. It doesn't. What it does to is keep your clean and shiny contacts clean and shiny by keeping moisture out. So dielectric grease is not a miracle cure that will help a crappy contact work, it will instead keep a good connection good.

Use it!!!

 

[Shorthorse]

Did they have Mopars a billion years ago.... I can see where you may be a billion years old - just wondering about the cars tho....

Sure did!

 

[mmissile]

Did they have Mopars a billion years ago.... I can see where you may be a billion years old - just wondering about the cars tho....

He didn't what he was using the grease on......

 

[GetX'd]

He didn't what he was using the grease on......

Yeah good point - he could have been spanking the monkey.....

 

[440+6]

Yeah good point - he could have been spanking the monkey.....

Or choking the chicken, anyways using the grease is a good idea.

 

[Glenwood]

definitely grease 'em up.
poor contact from corrosion= arcing, overheating & eventually fire.

As Hawk mentioned, the grease does not conduct, so the contact surfaces should already be clean and tight. This will ensure the contact surfaces penetrate the grease. If they are loose, dielectric grease could make it worse.

 

[WileE]

Did they have Mopars a billion years ago.... I can see where you may be a billion years old - just wondering about the cars tho....

I started working on cars at a young age. Mr. Rubble was my first customer.

 

[khryslerkid]

definitely grease 'em up.
poor contact from corrosion= arcing, overheating & eventually fire.

As Hawk mentioned, the grease does not conduct, so the contact surfaces should already be clean and tight. This will ensure the contact surfaces penetrate the grease. If they are loose, dielectric grease could make it worse.

Exactly. I remember the factory useing a dielectric grease of some kind on the distributor cap tower contacts, (inside the cap). It would become crusty from the arc that jumps from the rotor. It would make an engine run rough.
But on a tight, clean connection it would be very beneficial.

 

[hangn0ut]

My understanding is dielectric grease was put on rotor tips to reduce EMI. Keeps your radio sounding good. LOL....

 

[velozp]

Thanks everyone. Wow 2 weeks ago it was 40 degrees in Massachusetts, this morning 10 degrees! Winter is here! Car should be ready for spring. Once done I will upload pictures of my survivor 68 RR coupe ( post car) very early 68.

 

[RoadWarrior]

It gets damp in northern california near the ocean. early mornings I can pop the hood and see the condensation on exposed connections like my ballast, alternator, etc. So I add some grease and shrink tube over everything to give it a longer life. I installed a new harness, but if I didn't I would replace the tips at least. Pointless to put it on old rusty contacts.