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Re: Electrical connections get hot - your opinion / experience

To: "Mike Winney" <mgb@cableone.net>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Electrical connections get hot - your opinion / experience
From: "David Hill" <davhill@btinternet.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 14:02:43 +0100
Hi, Mike.

I wonder if this is the same as Copaslip. What is its consistency? Copaslip
is about the same as moly or LM grease.

Cheers,

Dave H.
'72 BGT


> I use a wire brush on the Dremel for cleaning the nipples---takes about
two
> or three seconds each to do.  I use a worn .22 cal bronze rifle bore brush
> in the vari-speed drill for the connector--takes two or three seconds to
> make the bore shine like a -----.  I apply a paste-like product named
> Kopr-Shield Conductor Termination Compound to the  nipples  before
inserting
> them.  I use this product primarily because I want to use an electrical
> conductor surrounding the connection.  Doing so insures complete
> conductivity surrounding the nipple and not just at the point of physical
> contact. This paste also functions as a lubricant which assists in
inserting
> the nipples.  This can really be helpful as  the nipples can be difficult
to
> insert into new connectors.  Also is an anti-corrosion compound.  I  use
> this product at all newly cleaned ground connections.  I don't recall
where
> I bought this product, but similiar products are available.  Hope this
> helps.
> Mike Winney
> '68 MGB GT (with every connector cleaned or replaced)

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