Relay Base Repair

[docc]

Topic moved to open discussion.

 

Maintaining good contact under the relays, making sure they aren't running very hot because they are under-rated (use the Best Relays), and using the best anti-corrosion products (like Caig Deoxit Gold) are all important things we have learned for the care and feeding of the V11 . . .

[al_roethlisberger]

Another good electrically conductive lubricant to consider:  NO-OX-ID

 

https://www.sanchem.com/electrical-contact-lubricant.html

 

 

Also, don't use "dielectric grease" as that is an insulator.  A lot of people get confused and think otherwise.

[gstallons]

I use Motorcraft electrical grease on electrical connectors . 

 Amen on the dielectric grease and it's misunderstood purpose .

[docc]

stewgnu gives us a "hey up!" on the possibility of the seat latch cable fouling (mithering, even!) the 5th relay/ base: