Dielectric Compound on Electrical Connections

[ernesto.hemingway]

Hello,

I am doing some work on my 2005 F115TLRD and had to take the intake out. There are many electrical plugs and connections. My question is, when I reassemble, should I apply dielectric compound to the connections? I have always used dielectric compund of the electrical connections on my vehicles.

Thanks!

EH.

[Bay Catt]

I have never used dielectric on any of my boats. My reason why is that because the ohms and voltage on outboards is so sensitive that I think it may interfer with the proper funtions. Not to mention the fact that salt water produces a negative charge in itself. All of you wire grommets should already be water tight, however you could use heat shrink tubeing to further protect them. I do this that way I am positive there will be no electrical interference. Why take the chance?

[Bay Catt]

Buy the way, on any screw type terminals there is a silicone base protective coating that you can pick up at any auto parts store. Or you can purchase the marine grade on-line. I just buy mine at an auto parts store because I change it at the end of the season each year.

[ernesto.hemingway]

Thanks.

I posed the question because I have always been told by seasoned mechanics to use DC for the following reasons: waterproofs, prohibits corrosion, and provides a better contact. There was no DC on the connections when I took them apart so I will most likely not use any on reassembly but I did want to pose the question. EH.

[Bad Kitty]

I'd spray them with some CRC 226. It has better electrical /electronic properties.

Good stuff !