[Gmecm] RE: '727 mounting

[Robin Handley]

Thanks to everyone for their replies.

Having stared at the problem and explored the movement range of the loom for 
a long time today, I'd come to the conclusion that a vertical mount is the 
only solution. From a loom, ease of mounting, and access to the MEMCAL door 
pov, it works best with the connectors facing upwards, though.

I'm not sure how much protection the plastic connector cover provides, but, 
given Hank's wise words, I'll think longer and harder...

Thanks,

Robin

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dozierhc at aol.com>
To: <Gmecm at diy-efi.org>
Sent: 11 April 2007 18:34
Subject: [Gmecm] RE: '727 mounting


> Robin....
>
> I would try and mount this in a verticle position with the connector in 
> the DOWN location, if at all possible.
> My reasoning comes from experience in the automotive industry with 
> underhood modules that the condenstaion and water collection will run down 
> the wires and away from the connectors in this way.
> The connctors may be water-tight, but only up to a point.  Water pressure 
> can slowly intrude, as well as the seal around the periphery of the 
> connector can detriorate, and this helps prevent water from migrating in 
> under these conditions.
>
> Additionally, I would use a little silicone dielectric grease on the 
> connector rubber insulators to keep them soft and pliable.
>
> BR,
>
> Hank