Re: [MBZ] Sdl strange electrical issue

> > OK Don wrote: > > > > What's the difference between dielectric grease and axle (or > > any other kind) grease? Not sure. I think dielectric has predictable insulating characteristics and other grease is just largely insulating. Also, all the dielectric grease I have seen is non-petroleum so

Re: [MBZ] Sdl strange electrical issue

grease gun grease works too. moly, or the red stuff. WHeel bearing grease also works on batt'ry posts. G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Dielectric grease seals out moisture and preserves the connection. thus retards corrosion. It is not an insulator, although, many think that it is. Vaseline

Re: [MBZ] Sdl strange electrical issue

Dielectric grease _is_ an insulator, but it's mechanically so weak that it's no impediment to the electrical contacts. It's a barrier only to oxygen, moisture, and corrosion. The point of this grease _is_ that it's an insulator, and so doesn't affect the normal operation of switches and

Re: [MBZ] Sdl strange electrical issue

Dielectric grease seals out moisture and preserves the connection. thus retards corrosion. It is not an insulator, although, many think that it is. Vaseline also works on battery terminals, but it doesn't have the staying power of dielectric grease. On Sat, May 26, 2018 at 9:23 AM, OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] Sdl strange electrical issue

What's the difference between dielectric grease and axle (or any other kind) grease? How does applying an insulator improve an electrical connection? On Fri, May 25, 2018 at 10:00 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > CBT Clean, Bright, Tight . is the rule. > > When

Re: [MBZ] Sdl strange electrical issue

CBT Clean, Bright, Tight . is the rule. When you take the cable clamps off, look for black oxide coating on the posts and cables. This material is apparently the greatest insulator known. It kills battery connection completely. Once clean, I always coat the posts with dielectric grease.

Re: [MBZ] Sdl strange electrical issue

That sure could be the issue. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 25, 2018 6:29:00 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >So I drove the sdl all over tulsa today running errands. Made several >stops. When I started it back up once it had the

[MBZ] Sdl strange electrical issue

So I drove the sdl all over tulsa today running errands. Made several stops. When I started it back up once it had the problem. Started it cured it like normal. When I got ready to leave from the next stop the car was completely dead. No power at all. I checked the battery connections and while