C2 firewall connectors dielectric grease?

[Randy S.]

I am chasing some electrical gremlins in my 1966 and decided it may be poor connections at the firewall connectors. I removed the connectors and was pleasantly surprised to see that the connectors didn't look that bad. As recommended in the archives I am using a dremel tool and brush to polish the connectors as best I can.

My question concerns the application of the recommended dielectric grease. Won't a dielectric (non conductor) interfere with the conductivity of these twin lock connectors. The whole point of cleaning these connectors is to eliminate high resistance connection points. Should I put the grease only on the perimeter of the connectors? The archives imply swabbing the whole connector but this seems a step back?

Clarification please.

Randy

[Mike S.]

Re: C2 firewall connectors dielectric grease?

Randy,dielectric grease will help conduct better and seal out moister.

[John H.]

Re: C2 firewall connectors dielectric grease?

I remember production engine and forward lamp harnesses from Packard Electric back in the early 70's in the assembly plants, and those connectors were SLATHERED with brownish dielectric grease; never-ending source of complaints from the assemblers who handled and installed them. It appeared to have been pumped into the connector, then skived-off level with the front edge of the part; Packard made sure the connectors were completely filled with it.