Re: [MV] MT-1029 ground strap problem

From: Ed (mojoedd@bellsouth.net)
Date: Wed Aug 17 2005 - 13:52:50 PDT


Just wanted to thank Bruce and everyone else that answered my request for
help on the connector for my boat from my M-1009. I certainly appreciate
the time and trouble. Once again this list is a most wonderful place for
information!

Best Regards to all,

Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "bruce C. Beattie" <bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 15:49
Subject: Re: [MV] MT-1029 ground strap problem

> Hi All,
> There is a copper goop put out by Thomas & Bettes that is used for
> electrical
> connections. This stuff is like liquid gold! Not only does it conduct
> electricity,
> it acts like an anti oxident, and has the consistancy of antiseize. It
> also sticks like
> antiseize. Once on, it is hard to get off . I use it on any and all
> electrical connections,
> and have never had a problem along those lines.
>
> Someone gave me a can of this stuff with about a 1/4 inch in the bottom,
> and I've been using it for about 10 years now.
>
> Sorry I don't have the exact name. I am at work and don't have access to
it.
>
> It is a good idea to keep this in a seal tight bag, since there is a
> tendency for this
> stuff to get all over the place, just from the the little that gets on
> the lid, etc.
>
> Bruce MVPA 23824
>
>
> Bjorn Brandstedt wrote:
>
> > Okay, if you do remove the paint, use an antioxidant to keep the
> > surface clean.
> > This is a # 6 (top tray) and #8 (base mount) screw and most paint
> > piercing washers may be to thin for a layer of carc, but if you have
> > piercing washers for #6, #8 or #10 screws let me know, I'm looking.
> > As a further note, properly torqued, you will end up with a "gas
> > tight" connection and no rust will form.
> > Bjorn
> >
> >> From: "SGM PANTANO" <TRUKS1@msn.com>
> >> To: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>,"mil-veh"
> >> <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> >> Subject: Re: [MV] MT-1029 ground strap problem
> >> Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 11:47:05 -0600
> >>
> >> WRONG........... never remove the paint..! You will cause rusting and
> >> "lose"
> >> your ground. Use the PROPER STAR WASHERS for grounding radio
> >> equipment and
> >> you will have NO problems with your grounds...
> >> If you need some..let me know..
> >> Gene
> >> SGM PANTANO
> >> US ARMY Retired
> >> Colorado Springs
> >>
> >> > For you concerned about properly grounding you radio gear, I found
> >> that
> >> > the
> >> > ground strap between the floating tray and the base on the MT-1029
may
> >> > have
> >> > been installed after the parts were painted.
> >> > As a result there is none or at best a poor ground connection here.
> >> > Of the two MT-1029's that I have, both were not grounded via the
> >> ground
> >> > strap.
> >> > To fix, remove the strap, clean off paint and reassemble.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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