2000/10/09 Caterpillar


Dielectric Grease Should Not Be Used in Electrical Connectors {1408, 7553}

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  • Service Magazine SEPD0545, 09 October 2000, "Dielectric Grease Should Not Be Used in Electrical Connectors". The machine effectivity has been updated for this article. See the replacement article that follows.

    Dielectric grease should NOT be used in electrical connectors on Caterpillar machines regardless of the connector family. The use of dielectric grease in connector assemblies can result in moisture and dirt contamination. Moisture and dirt contamination can lead to shorts and/or intermittent connections.

    Dielectric grease shall be restricted to use on bolted connections such as the following: ring terminals, cable assemblies, battery posts and spark plug connections. On bolted connections, Caterpillar part number 151-1340 Dielectric Grease should be used.

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