We fly our RV10 in the UK. As we do a lot of IFR, with the fickle British weather then we are often flying in rain. As a result the top front spark plug leads get corroded on the aluminium connector nuts.
Has anyone tried another harness with steel connectors and if so are they elbow connectors. If they are elbow connectors is there enough room under the standard cowl?
Our existing Harness has about 5 years and 400 hours on it.
I would be interested too, most of my top leads have rust spots on them as well. Not so much on the connector nuts, but on the coiled cable leading to the plugs. I think it's time for a replacement.
I live in Camberley about 30 miles SW of London, the aeroplane is based at a farm strip 30 miles further SW near Winchester. We routinely fly the aeroplane as far North as Aberdeen and as far South as the Channel Islands.
I thought that it was possible to get a more robust harness and this forum is unbeatable in getting more information. Maybe I should try on the traditional aircraft engines section to see if some non RV10 guys have any views?
Have you used this: Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, It should solve your issue.
Plus one for the Dielectric Grease....kind of what it is designed for.
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Bob Martin
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