The green connector again! - SV650.org

Jayneflakes · 14-03-17, 10:15 PM

My K3 burned out the green ignition connector block some time ago and I replaced it with a bigger unit from an ATV. I thought that using a connector with bigger blades would mean that it was safe from further issues, but alas this was not the case.

The replacement connector also burned out and the cause was some corrosion of the terminal. I had used a water proof shield to protect the connector, but all it did was keep the water in and speed up the corrosion.

I have now replaced it for the second time and my precious Sylvie is back to her usual reliable self.

Happy days

Geodude · 15-03-17, 07:56 AM

D'oh! bet you said a few naughty words

well its fixed (again) so yay

R1ffR4ff · 15-03-17, 08:45 AM

I treat all my electrical connectors with ACF50,

Check out this thread,

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ighlight=acf50

6 posts down.

Jayneflakes · 15-03-17, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Geodude

D'oh! bet you said a few naughty words

You know me so well! I may have expressed a few Effs, Bee and even a couple of Cees! Happy days.

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

I treat all my electrical connectors with ACF50,

Check out this thread,

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ighlight=acf50

6 posts down.

I have used ACF50 for a long time now, the protective cover I had fitted prevented the spray getting in, but seemed to allow water to seep in over time. I am almost ready to wash off the winter filth and the thick coat of ACF I sprayed on last year.

R1ffR4ff · 16-03-17, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayneflakes

I have used ACF50 for a long time now, the protective cover I had fitted prevented the spray getting in, but seemed to allow water to seep in over time. I am almost ready to wash off the winter filth and the thick coat of ACF I sprayed on last year.

Take the extra bit of time to pull the sockets apart and then spray the blades and sockets.Much more effective.
Also is it possible the protective cover is doing more harm than good?Maybe holding in moisture that otherwise would evaporate away?

Once you have ACF50'd the connector you could smear some dialectic grease over it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dielectric...kAAOSwxH1UFN2R

HTH

Jayneflakes · 22-03-17, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

Take the extra bit of time to pull the sockets apart and then spray the blades and sockets.Much more effective.
Also is it possible the protective cover is doing more harm than good?Maybe holding in moisture that otherwise would evaporate away?

Once you have ACF50'd the connector you could smear some dialectic grease over it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dielectric...kAAOSwxH1UFN2R

HTH

Absolutely, the waterproof cover did exactly this and acted as a water trap, so it has been removed.

Thanks for the tip on the grease too.

22-03-17, 08:36 PM

The manufacturers of ACF-50 also make Corrosion Block. Just pop apart the connector and place a line of the dielectric grease along the crimp and reassemble.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391632649660

15-03-17, 07:56 AM	#2
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15-03-17, 08:45 AM	#3
R1ffR4ff Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: JAMOADR(1999 Curvy) 36,000 miles Posts: 1,429	Re: The green connector again! I treat all my electrical connectors with ACF50, Check out this thread, http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...ighlight=acf50 6 posts down. __________________ "Stultus est sicut stultus facit"

22-03-17, 08:36 PM	#7
Exuptoy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The green connector again! The manufacturers of ACF-50 also make Corrosion Block. Just pop apart the connector and place a line of the dielectric grease along the crimp and reassemble. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391632649660

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