[Milsurplus] Green goo

[J. Forster]

The green stuff on connector threads may well be an anti-galling compound, especially if the connectors are bare
aluminum. Aluminum on aluminum galls (cold welds) and so the compound is needed. I don't think it's needed on the
newer OD colored connectors, since the hard anodize prevents the galling. BTW, I don't think it's ordinary
grease, but am not sure if it's 50+ years old.

-John


Clarence M. Owens wrote:

> Hmmmmm.... Now that you mention it there was green stuff like you are
> describing on the connectors of one of my TCS cables.  I figured it was a
> grease intended to protect the contacts against corrosion.  Reminded me a
> little of the green water resistant boat trailer bearing grease (calcium
> based?) I use as a rust preventive, just a little brighter green and
> softer.
>
> However, the leaking out of the radio story reminds me more of the "stuff"
> inside the Command Set receiver capacitors.  Does the TCS have anything
> like that??  It's been a very long time since I've looked in there....
>
> Clare Owens  N2RJB
>