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silicon thermal paste vs. dielectric grease TFI question

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#1 ·
Ok. I give up. IS there a difference between the thermal paste and dielectric grease? Which one do you use on the TFI to Dizzy?

Thanks in advance!
 
#3 ·
Yes, Use Heat sink paste aka thermal paste for the TFI module. The paste aids in thermal transfer.
Dielectric grease is an insulating grease. It is used for corrosion and moisture resistance. It blocks the transfer of electrons, it can be used on spade connectors because they displace the grease and make contact to the mating surface. Don't use dielectric grease on the major ground connections. If you want to protect grounds use enamel paint over the connection.

A too long winded Michael S.
 
#4 ·
opps

I used Dielectric. What I get out of all of this is that my choice is WRONG. Ok. Got it.

Thanks all. dv/vt, I sure could use another vid of your car. It sounds very cool.


Mike, thanks for the heads up on the grease and grounds! That was NOT long winded, that was Need to Know.