for those wising to clean terminal connectors, we all struggle trying to find something to clean the pins with, mainly using a small precision flat head screw driver, sand paper and what ever else has a good contact to rub the crap off the connectors, sometimes with varying results and some times with out paying attention can inadvertently make the connection worse by making the gap wider between the pins to stop it getting a decent contact.

 

So if you want, here is the correct tool for the job.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Professional-Automotive-Electrical-Wire-Terminal-Connector-Cleaner-Restorer-USA-/280951350170?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item416a01639a

 

fantastic bits of kit and well worth the money

I got all exited until I saw the price...

 

but as you say not to bad considering how important the job is.. :)

 

just bought these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10PC-NEEDLE-FILE-SET-HOBBY-140MM-VALVE-SET-MODELING-/251108799539?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a77403433

 

until I can muster the courage to spend the money on ones you posted...

Edited September 23, 201213 yr by Medallion Man

Just get a tin of this..............................

spray on ...leave for a bit..................clean off.....................reapply a little to prevent re occurrance of corrosion

Job done:cool3:

 

http://www.ekmpowershop13.com/ekmps/shops/kev1711/battery-protection-spray-neutron-500mil-316-p.asp

anyone else got any good suggestions, think this was a damn good thread, also any other tips and tricks or tools for zed specific jobs

paper nail files from the £1 shop . they work a treat

paper nail files from the £1 shop . they work a treat

 

OK, but how about stuff for the Zed.... :tongue_smilie:

paper nail files from the £1 shop . they work a treat

 

good for the male side of the connector, its the female side thats the annoyance

its the female side thats the annoyance

 

No suprise there eh?

 

Jeff TT

No suprise there eh?

 

Jeff TT

 

:lol: yep.... :whistling:

i used contact cleaner/oil on mine didn't do a bad job just spray on and watch it bubble away as it removes the crap

on a different thing...

 

these are good for doing the timing:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gunson-77074-Spark-Plug-Extension-Leads-Spark-Tester-/400320911839?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item5d34fc59df

 

or the cheaper option...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPARK-PLUG-TESTER-IGNITION-SPARK-TESTER-/330783100179?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4d04358d13

just got one of these for £15.92 delivered:

 

 

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gunson-77074-Spark-Extension-Tester/dp/B003AMXBM4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350482476&sr=8-1

 

now only need a timing light... :) ... lol...

I used this stuff, it's mildly acidic and you can see it bubbling up on contact with the corrosion. Cheap too :)

 

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Automotive/Lubricants+Sprays/Contact+Spray+400ml/d60/sd2795/p81507

 

A needle file will clean the female connectors.

I used this stuff, it's mildly acidic and you can see it bubbling up on contact with the corrosion. Cheap too :)

 

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Automotive/Lubricants+Sprays/Contact+Spray+400ml/d60/sd2795/p81507

 

A needle file will clean the female connectors.

 

That stuff is great i've got some, I also use a fibre glass pen that someone who services lifts on here recommended which is brilliant but wear gloves the fibres stick in your fingers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIBREGLASS-CARBON-FIBRE-ABRASIVE-CIRCUIT-BOARD-CLEANING-PEN-PENCIL-10-REFILLS-/270971223928?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_TV_Boards_Parts&hash=item3f1724bf78

 

To finish off I use some marine grade contact gel that Boldy recommended but can't find the link