[TowerTalk] PL-259 - reuse or replace

[N4ZR]

I've discovered that one of the PL-259s on a pre-made RG-8X cable shows 
carbon tracks inside and arcs when I try to use it - I run full power 
through the junction on 40M and lower bands. Am I right to assume that I 
need to replace the connector, or is it feasible to clean up and reuse?  
Should I toss the mating barrel connector as well?  I don't mind 
replacing, but with ARRL DX next weekend and Radio Shack out of 
business, time is a consideration.

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73, Pete N4ZR
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