ettev

What's the name of the compound that the factory used on electrical connections? It's kind of a yellowish-white creme. It's not what I consider dielectric silicon which is more on the clear side. I want to use this other "mystery" compound on the bulkhead connectors, etc.

Name, and where to purchase?

ROD NOCK

From what I remember on years past, I think what you're refering to is just a white lithium grease. It was used to (so called) help 'weather proof' connections. You'll see it dried up in older app's as chunks or powder. It was cheap and readily avail. I don't take this as a valid method for use. I use silicone sealers in the tube, it really seals much better and can be removed for access. It won't run and get messy, and you can even choose your color! :lol:

79Corvette02

:withstupid: It is dielectric grease, and thats the goo that comes with a new points kit. But there are better alternatives out there today, I can't recall the exact name, but my father is an electrician, and I once used a tube of this conducting goo that you usally put on aluminum wires (Al. wires :rolleyes: ) for my distributor-it works great, hasn't dried up yet. I'll try to get the name.


[Modified by 79Corvette02, 7:35 PM 9/22/2003]

markdtn

I think what you are looking for is sold as taillight grease. Trucklite sells it as "NYK-77 Compound". Try NAPA or your local truckstop.


[Modified by markdtn, 2:12 PM 9/22/2003]

BSeery

:iagree: or a marine supply store. They use them on the taillights of the boat trailers for when the lights get dunked.


[Modified by BSeery, 1:35 PM 9/22/2003]

Fevre

Re: Not dielectric, but __________? (ettev)


Responded with 'dieletric grease' after reading the replys but not really reading the title. Rule one, read the post title carefully before responding. :bb


[Modified by Fevre, 2:52 PM 9/22/2003]

ettev

You're right. I've seen this stuff used on the tail light sockets more than anyplace else.

So would you use it on the bulkhead connector, or is the straight dielectric grease a better choice. The car is never in the elements, but I figure any measure to deter corrosion is a good one.

Fevre

I bet it is a type of dieletric grease only in a more solid form as to not leak all over the interior. Bet Jim Shea would know, he is an expert on the steering column and would prolly know what is/was used.

79Corvette02

Easy now, I read the title and I was just affirming that I thought the product was indeed a derivative of dielectric grease. We're not that stupid here in the C3 section. C5 general, maybe, but not here. :smash:

page62

Nah, he shoulda asked the question over in that other forum...what's it called? Off Color? You know, the one where each set of sig photos takes up 3 screens?

ettev

That's the exact reason I limit my time in the OT area! :)

tersian

It's also known as bulb grease, it's sold at Home improvement centers like Low's and Home Despot :)

Enad

Dielectric is a general name for grease that does not conduct well. As opposed to other grease that can have any sort of additives in it such as carbon, sulfur etc. that can make it more conductive. Many people sell it (Truck-Lite, CRC, AGS, Super Lube) and it comes silicone based and I believe some is petroleum based. The point is you want to keep the joint/contacts from corrosion and you don't want it to conduct electricity from one terminal to the other. We use the Truck-Lite 97944B (NYK77) at work and I use a less staining silicone based (CRC @ Autozone) at home.

Dane