Re: Electrical Ignition Spray to keep moisture off wires and connections

Posted by Jim McPherson on December 10, 1997 at 21:48:36

In Reply to: Electrical Ignition Spray to keep moisture off wires and connections
posted by Ken Smith on December 10, 1997 at 14:57:23

: I am replacing a faulty modern electrical switch and small armored cable on my 1929 Tudor Sedan. I know how to take everything apart and re-assemble from the books I have and the advice from my friends on the Chat and the Model A-FORD BOARD.
: I have an ORIGINAL working Pop-Out Switch and a NEW armored cable(purchased at Bratton's) to install into an ORIGINAL DISTRIBUTOR.
: My question is this: should I use electrical Ignition and battery spray(purchased at NAPA Auto Parts) at any of the electrical connections?
: I AM ESPECIALLY INTERESTED TO KNOW IF THIS IGNITION SPRAY SHOULD BE USED AT THE THREADED CONNECTION AT OR IN THE DISTRIBUTOR THREADED OPENING.
: I want to protect my system from any moisture problems. Please advise.
Those connections need not be sprayed. I think if you check the spray is clear lacquer and can be purchased cheeper at a paint or hardware store. This was used to "seal" distributor cap and plug wire connections. You might use it on the terminals on the coil. Sometimes if there is water on the radiator fins when you start the car it will pull it through and cause the car not to start until it is dry. Good luck, Jim McPherson

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