[ARC5] Stuck WWII Connectors.

[Bob Groh]

Thank you, Dave!  Was not aware of that.

Bob Groh, WA2CKY

On Sat, Nov 14, 2020 at 1:17 PM David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:

> 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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