Ed Hutchinson wrote:
> I've been forced to clean some of the electrical connections
> on my TR6. Using a small wire brush does a pretty quick
> job on the male ends. However, it is a pain in the butt to
> clean the female ends. Is there a liquid which would clean
> the connectors? If not, I think I will replace the connectors
> rather than struggle cleaning them with a brush.
I have a Ford, notorious for electrical problems. To clean the contacts
I use emery cloth. I rub it on the male connectors. For female
connectors, I take a small piece and fold it up to approximate the male
connector. Inserting the folded cloth into the female connector a few
times seems to do the trick.
While you're at it, solder the crimps. I don't beleive Triumph did
this. It does prolong the life of the connection.
Peter J. Thomas
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