[ARC5] Stuck WWII Connectors.

[David Stinson]

Most of us have heard this before,
but for those who have not:
I was hunting through WWII Navy
connectors this morning.  All the ones
I picked were stuck fast in their shells.
The Bakelite will absorb moisture over
time, swell and stick in the shells.
One can destroy the connector
attempting to remove the inserts
at this point.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/NDM2e22j3SpQiRQZ9

I preheated my oven to 250 Degs F.
Needs to be higher than boiling water (220 Degs F.)
Left them in the over for 1 hour.
Then pulled them out and let them cool
completely- about another hour.

All but one are now completely loose in
their shells, with the one Army connector
being slightly sticky and needing a bump
to get it out.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YGJAj57GY527G26N6

In case someone hasn't heard of this.
73 Dave AB5S


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