That Scotch Brite product is great. I was first introduced to it years ago at work. We used it on aircraft engine parts because it was clean. It comes in a number of different grades and does not decompose into something useless quickly. Heck, once I have a somewhat used pad, I move it into the kitchen to clean the bottom of pans. Lots of uses on my New England based Westy. Dave B.the Boston one
-----Original Message----- From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Fri, Dec 9, 2022 1:23 pm Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Back to fuses Actually, I think I used one of those modern marvels...a Red Scotch-brite pad....not steel wool. I love those! Great invention. No muss, no fuss, just great results. And no need for brand name Vaseline...just go to CVS or your Dollar Store, petroleum jelly. Heck, I use this cheapo junk for just about any electrical connection. (Also, PJ is used on high end medical devices where electricity is involved, I know.) Remote control batteries for TV; Harbor Freight LED flashlights. The issue is always the same: corrosion. And how to prevent it from happening. On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 09:07:01 AM PST, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: One thing I did on a whim....one by one, remove the old fuse. Gently use steel wool to enhance connectivity on both end of fuse and also metal contacts. And then, add a very thin wipe of Vaseline onto both. Corrosion protection. Fuses slid in nicely. I did this about 5 years ago. I am glad I did it. Of course, disconnect Negative terminal on Battery before doing this job. On Friday, December 9, 2022 at 08:56:25 AM PST, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: Or use a glass to mini fuse adapter https://www.thingsnotable.com/?pgid=l4ybyll1-f81918c3-d39c-4488-9d63-d4508279ded8 On 12/6/2022 6:52 AM, Eric Caron wrote: Hi folks, If you were to replace the fuses in a 84 would you use never used vintage fuses or new ones? Do they crumble just from being older or from being in use? I have both new old ones and new new ones available. Eric Caron |
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