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Re: Beating the Lucas Demons

To: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: Beating the Lucas Demons
From: Joe Curry <curry@wolfenet.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 20:18:55 -0700
Cc: George Richardson <gprtech@ix.netcom.com>, Odd Hedberg <odd@triumphclub.se>, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Curry Enterprises
References: <Pine.OSF.3.95.971019195952.27856A-100000@ccins.camosun.bc.ca>
Malcolm Walker wrote:
> 
> Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of the power lead on the
> starter.  The only time it should be physically moved is when you take off
> the lead.  Gold plating would work, but I can't afford it.
> 
> I'm wondering,though-- why does chrome plating 'pit', and rust?  Does it
> have to be chipped first?
> 
> -Malcolm

The problem is that metals corrode (by nature).  And when you apply an
electric current to the metal in the  presence of moisture (from the air
in this case) they oxidize.  Most oxidation occurs in the form of an
unwanted by-product.  i.e Rust, tarnish, etc.

The key is to prevent the oxygen from getting to the metal contacts. 
Thus, the grease products which have been mentioned by several others
are by far the cheapest way to keep the corrosion at a minimum. 
However, nothing lasts forever, no matter how much care we take.

Joe Curry  '63 Spit


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