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| DennisV |
  Jul 14 2024, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 666 Joined: 8-August 20 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 24,575 Region Association: Northern California 
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Would I be correct in thinking that the metal disk where ground studs are located should be bare metal?
The one in this photo is above the relay board in the engine bay. It was painted body color and I stripped it with a wire brush. I just can't imagine that thick disk behind the stud was meant to be covered in paint if that is a ground location.  P.S. After tightening these connections, is it good practice to coat them in dielectric grease? P.P.S. Are the ground point locations the same on the 914-6 as the 914-4s? @JeffBowlsby had a nice drawing of the locations, but I think it was specific to the 4s. |
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| Superhawk996 |
Jul 14 2024, 11:31 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,197 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Dielectric = non conductive
Dielectric grease does not help conductivity. If you’re going to use the crap, make the ground connection 1st bare metal to bare metal. Put dielectric grease over the top if it makes you feel warm and fuzzy. |
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DennisV Ground Points Jul 14 2024, 08:29 AM
bdstone914 Yes they need bare metal. The grease can't hur... Jul 14 2024, 08:44 AM technicalninja The grease HELPS bigtime!
Doesn't really ... Jul 14 2024, 10:35 AM technicalninja If my car wasn't a real live six, I'd add ... Jul 14 2024, 10:40 AM technicalninja :agree: :agree: :agree:
However, I've used... Jul 14 2024, 11:44 AM
Superhawk996
:agree: :agree: :agree:
However, I've use... Jul 14 2024, 12:04 PM 930cabman I have shied away from greases with electrical con... Jul 15 2024, 11:25 AM |
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