Electric Connectors
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 349
Likes: 0
From: Port Murray, NJ
Electric Connectors
Quick question for you guys.
I've taken some of the electrical connectors apart under the hood and noticed some of them have some kind of white grease on the connectors and pins. Anyone know what type of grease this is?
I know dielectric grease is an insulator and good for keeping moisture out and such out of the connector but would you use that on the pin connectors?
Just preparing for when my IDM arrives.
Thanks
I've taken some of the electrical connectors apart under the hood and noticed some of them have some kind of white grease on the connectors and pins. Anyone know what type of grease this is?
I know dielectric grease is an insulator and good for keeping moisture out and such out of the connector but would you use that on the pin connectors?
Just preparing for when my IDM arrives.
Thanks
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,144
Likes: 11
From: Rochdale MA
Quick question for you guys.
I've taken some of the electrical connectors apart under the hood and noticed some of them have some kind of white grease on the connectors and pins. Anyone know what type of grease this is?
I know dielectric grease is an insulator and good for keeping moisture out and such out of the connector but would you use that on the pin connectors?
Just preparing for when my IDM arrives.
Thanks
I've taken some of the electrical connectors apart under the hood and noticed some of them have some kind of white grease on the connectors and pins. Anyone know what type of grease this is?
I know dielectric grease is an insulator and good for keeping moisture out and such out of the connector but would you use that on the pin connectors?
Just preparing for when my IDM arrives.
Thanks
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,144
Likes: 11
From: Rochdale MA
I use dieelectric grease to seal up the connections. IMO if it is non conductive then it is an insultor then putting it on the connection may cause conductivity problems. As long as it is sealed from the elements the chances of corrosion are greatly reduced.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: West cental Texas
Bulb grease maybe? First time I mentioned that to a friend of mine he thought I was joking (like blinker fluid). It is dielectric, you can find it at just about any auto store. Best to keep it away from the contacts, though some connectors are self cleaning, just play it safe.
Chad
Chad
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,144
Likes: 11
From: Rochdale MA
You got it Tim!!<a href="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.smileycentral.com%252F%253F partner%253DZSzeb008%255FZNxmk788PRUS%2526i%253D23 %252F23%255F28%255F112%2526feat%253Dprof/page.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_28_112.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252F nocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egi f%253Fi%253D23%252F23_28_112%2526uiv%253D3.0/image.gif"></a>
Trending Topics
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,797
Likes: 1
From: Northern Colorado
A respected Ford technician on a different Ford site said to just gob the dielectric grease in the connector. When the connector is pushed together, the grease will be pushed out of the way and you will have excellent metal-to-metal contact where you need it. The remaining grease is more waterproof than regular white grease and it will help keep moisture, road dirt and water splash out of the rest of the connector.
That's the way I have been doing it for some time now without any problems.
That's the way I have been doing it for some time now without any problems.
The Pacifier
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,245
Likes: 7
From: Cloverdale, BC
Don't gob it in there. Too much grease will prevent the connector from closing. And if you force it, the grease will push out the wire seals, in some cases, pulling the pin out of the connector with it.
If anything, dab it on.
If anything, dab it on.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,797
Likes: 1
From: Northern Colorado
