[T2] Headlight problems

[Kevin Guarnotta]

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