Re: Punto 75SX Eratic Tickover

"shaq" <shaqtopz@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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 don't use WD-40 on electrical connections.  Use DeoxIT
(www.deoxit.com).
For mechanical us WD-40, for electrical use DeoxIT
Mike

Easy to do by
> > only making the electrical connection, fill with WD-40 and hand/finger
> > seal the hose connection points and then get somebody to turn the
> > ignition on (DO NOT START)

I didn't say, although I can see I badly worded the post, to apply WD40 to

the electrical connections :-)

Having said that I have for many years used WD40 or other very light oil
on 
NON-SWITCHing contacts, especially engine bay connectors with no problems
at 
all.  If used correctly and sensibly it is not an issue.

dexoit, switch clean/lube are excellent products however.  They clean and 
lubricate but are however not very good at providing long term moisture
and 
damp protection.  For non switching contacts like connectors there is
direct 
metal to metal contact of quite high surface pressures.  These displace
and 
penetrate any suitable light oil with easy.  The contact area is then 
surrounded by a moisture repellent film that ensure the metal to metal 
contacts remain moisture and corrosion free.

You can get special custom made lubes that do this but they are not
readily 
available to most to WD40 is a good substitute if used correctly and 
moderately.

The following are just some of the approved uses for WD40 (www.wd40.co.uk)

Cleans gunk from electrical contacts
Drives moisture from electrical wiring in cars
Protects electrical connections in car/truck engines
Lubricates and improves electrical contacts on model train tracks
Cleans electrical contacts on slot racing cars

Nick /////