[TR] cleaning electrical bullet connectors

[Randall]

> I don't have much time at the moment to replace all the electrical
> connectors on the GT6, let alone the whole wiring harness.  But I've
> been having some of the connectors get fritzy.  Is there a preferred
> way of minimizing future unintentional disconnect events?

In general, I polish away any corrosion I can reach with a Scotch-Brite pad
or similar.  Then bend as necessary to get a good, firm mechanical
connection; and apply a light coat of some suitable material to attempt to
keep future oxidation away.  Silicone grease seems to work well when the
connectors are tight enough to displace the grease at the point of contact.
Ordinary Vaseline also works, but can degrade some insulation, so I
generally only use it on light bulbs and such.  There are also various
specialty products (like Caig DeOxIt) that are no doubt even better, but
I've not tried them.

But the mechanical contact is the main thing, IMO.

Not sure if the GT6 uses bullet connectors; but sometimes the bullet sleeves
are simply broken inside and must be replaced.  It can be difficult to tell,
since the outer vinyl sleeve will shrink and grab the bullet at the edge of
the sleeve.  So, I make sure to push the bullet well inside the sleeve, and
then check (by tugging gently on the wire) that it's held firmly by the
metal contact inside the sleeve.  If there is any play at all, the sleeve
should be replaced, IMO.

Arguably, sleeves are cheap enough (under $1 @ British Wiring) to just
replace whenever there is any doubt ... which reminds me I should order some
<G>

Randall