[TowerTalk] TA-53-M

[Mike Warnock]

Recently purchased older Mosley TA-53-m withTA-40-KR (40m) kit.  I have disassembled, cleaned up and reassembled the antenna.
  Two questions: 
 1. Does the grounding strap at the center of the 20/40 driven element attach?  Instructions are for 4 different antennas and aren't clear. 
 2.  Instructions recommend use of penatrox at all tubing and trap connections.  Is this necessary and if so is there a substitute product.
I would appreciate any additional suggestions or recommendations.
Mike, K7XN