[T2] Headlight problems

[Bob Pratt]

I agree. I pull the insulation off the new connector, tin the end f the shiny wire and solder the connector on.

Soooo what you're saying is I would replace ALL of the ground connectors, ALL of the connectors!

Bob Pratt

> On Nov 2, 2015, at 11:13 AM, thewestyman <zolo at foxinternet.net> wrote:
> 
> Yes, that's why I suggested to solder.  Even though the wire maybe corroded right through, the soldered wire will work just the same, only the strands won't touch each other inside under the insulation.  If the other end of the wire is also soldered, even better.
> Zoltan
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Guarnotta
> Sent: Monday, November 02, 2015 4:16 AM
> To: thewestyman ; ka1dza at verizon.net
> Cc: type2 at type2.com
> Subject: RE: [T2] Headlight problems
> 
> I remember this discussion on the VintageBus list - may many years ago about wire corrosion. I found it hard to believe that anything but the end/exposed part of the wire could be corroded. Then a few years ago, I was cleaning out part of a basement - I found a full spool of wire. Brand new. The wire had all turned green(corroded) inside the plastic sheathing. The plastic sheathing was partially clear - so I could see this. I know this wire was less than ten years old. Granted the basement got pretty humid at times. But based on that - I'd assume a lot of our wires are corroded even inside their protective plastic coating.
> 
> -Kevin Guarnotta
> Jamaica Plain, MA
> 
> ’78 Westy
> '69 Singlecab
> '65 Ez-camper
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: thewestyman [mailto:zolo at foxinternet.net]
> Subject: Re: [T2] Headlight problems
> 
> Many old wires that had bad ground, also had oxidation on the wires itself.
> When you cut the old connector off and look at the new wire end, you will see it is black.  Have to clean them shiny and preferably solder it.  More time, less repairs.  Because, it is not enough to clean the connector and the place it goes to and use new screw or bolt.
> Zoltan
>