[T2] Headlight problems

[thewestyman]

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