whats best??

[monstermob 998]

whats best lubricant for electrical terminals??-- the starter motor connection and starter relay specifically, on the carby SS , although both are covered by little rubber boots to protect them the boots are fitted upside down and are not self draining- they fill up with water quite easily! and rust the terminals-- would a smear of vaseline as you would on the battery terminals be sufficent- or is there a more specific electrical grease/protector i could use? i know i should'nt ride in sub zero temparatures with salt on the roads but it was the voices made me do it

p.s am now fitting my spare starter motor:barfy:

[Darren27]

Molycote 111 or DC4 is a good bet (if you can find it), failing that
try RS electrical silicone grease.

[monstermob 998]

thanks darren - would i get the RS grease from electricians supplies or order thru RS?

[Carbon749]

Try one of these ...

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=grease&doy=26m3&source=15

[edwyun]

for the starter motor rubber boot, poke a hole on the bottom of the rubber boot so that any moisture can drain out (ie: need a somewhat decent sized hole to avoid capillary action).

also put some dielectric grease or similar inside at the connection.

[Darren27]

Yes RS components ,
Silicone Grease
stock number 494-124
£3.83 for a large toothpaste sized tube.

[Iconic944ss]

Even good old Halfords do a battery terminal connection spray at a reasonable price - comes out as a funny green foam - but at least its easy to see where its been sprayed !!!

Frank

[monstermob 998]

thanks for sharing your knowledge guys- have gone for the RS silicon grease- i guess you can use this on any electrical connection and did think of adding a drain hole !!!

[Darren27]

The RS should be good on any electrics, just be careful as it is not a lubricant. Its not as bad as the DC4 which can wear out a new grease gun with one fill, but is good at keeping the water out.

[Derek]

Waxoyl is also ok for battery terminals and connections to the starter and solenoid.