| Author | Message | ||
| Bill Holstein (Billmoocow)
Registered Member Username: Billmoocow Post Number: 112 Registered: 5-2009 Posted From: 71.59.162.64  Rating: N/A |
Found another wire nest on my bus. When i first got the bus, i found the one up front on outside drivers side. Today, i was looking for some @#$%^&* air leaks and discovered another wire nest. I was looking around the engine compartment on drivers side. I had my arm in there and felt a burning sensation on back of my arm. I pulled my arm away and the burn, shock sensation went away. Put my arm back in there again and it did it again. I thought i was loosing my mind. It turns out the ground cable to the wire nest was broke off. It was using my arm as the ground path. I hooked the ground back up and wala, no more 24v burning sensation going though my arm. Anyway, i took the cover off to inspect said wiring. I put the cover back and told myself i was in unchartered territory for right now. It looked kinda gross in there. Is there any kind of spray i can put on those wires to give them rejuvination and keep them from corroding? | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1193 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 99.12.241.82  Rating: N/A |
That is the designed purpose of WD 40. FF | ||
| Bill Holstein (Billmoocow)
Registered Member Username: Billmoocow Post Number: 113 Registered: 5-2009 Posted From: 67.160.147.64 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Fred. Should i disconect the batteries first before i spray? Or does it even matter? | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 1301 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.71.3.170  Rating: N/A |
I don't think it matters, as WD-40 is non conductive and we are talking low voltage (< 30 volts). Jack | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1156 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.162.75.195  Rating: N/A |
WD-40 is also flammable. I think I'd find a more suitable cleaner for wires.... one that doesn't leave an oily residue. | ||
| Bill Holstein (Billmoocow)
Registered Member Username: Billmoocow Post Number: 114 Registered: 5-2009 Posted From: 71.59.162.64 Rating: N/A |
Jack, is that what you spray on your wire nests? | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1195 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 99.12.241.82 Rating: N/A |
WD being flammable is why some folks would carry it, INSTEAD of Ether to attempt a lazy restart after running out of fuel. Ether will do immense damage to a warm engine , and is only useful below freezing. A proper fuel system refilling method is still the safest. FF | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 1303 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.71.3.170 Rating: N/A |
I eliminated my wire nest by removing all the OEM cloth insulated wiring and replace all wiring with new wire. Jack | ||
| Tom Christman (Tchristman)
Registered Member Username: Tchristman Post Number: 225 Registered: 1-2006 Posted From: 66.218.33.156 Rating: N/A |
Jack-I think you have it backwards-WD-40 is conductive. I use it on my trailer plug to both clean it and to have a good electrical contact right before hooking up my car. Good Luck, TomC | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 91 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.160.202  Rating: N/A |
This is needless confusion over something simple here's the straight story on WD-40 Where it came from what it was for and what it's good for now... sometimes the one thing no mentioned is how good it works for cutting Aluminum on a Band Saw or a Table Saw. | ||
| Jim Wallin (Powderseeker01)
Registered Member Username: Powderseeker01 Post Number: 76 Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 208.68.48.77  Rating: N/A |
Actually, the LPS series of contact cleaners may be a better choice for these tasks. WD40, like PB Blaster is a penetrating lubricant with a residue likley to attract dirt and debris over time. | ||
| Grant Thiessen (Busshawg)
Registered Member Username: Busshawg Post Number: 260 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 206.45.93.160  Rating: N/A |
discontect your batteries and use brake cleaner, that stuff works good, I always have a can handy | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 92 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.160.69 Rating: N/A |
OR... you could just use a can of aerosol CONTACT and wire cleaner like a lot of Electricians use for cleaning oxidation from the problem areas..... | ||
| Bill Holstein (Billmoocow)
Registered Member Username: Billmoocow Post Number: 115 Registered: 5-2009 Posted From: 67.160.147.64 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the ideas. | ||
| Justin Burie (Justinb)
Registered Member Username: Justinb Post Number: 25 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 209.254.23.194 Rating: N/A |
Use a contact cleaner & then follow up by replacing any corded wire &/or terminals. Re-assemble with a coating of dielectric grease. DRI by State Chemical will take the green right off of the contact. |