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Re: How to properly ground spark plug wires
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Re: How to properly ground spark plug wires
Re: How to properly ground spark plug wires
I would go down to your local hardware store. Get some 16GA wire, and alligator clips. Put alligator clips on both end of the wire and clip the metal part inside the boot, and then ground to the motor. Do that for every one as necessary.
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If you do not twist and pull the wire, grab the wire instead of the boot, or the connection is corroded, the result will be wire failure. The wire itself will either break internally, the wiring insulation may fail, or the connection within the wire can be separated. here
First locate the spark plug wire which you would like to remove. Ensure you are able to gain access to the boot of the spark plug wire. Do not pull the wire portion as you can damage the wire which in turn will require a replacement. Grab firmly onto the spark plug wire boot, then twist in either direction and pull off simultaneously. This ensures the wire will break free is slightly corroded. The rotation also allows for the connection to unclip from the top of the spark plug much easier, putting less strain on the wire. It is normally recommended to apply dielectric grease to the terminal on the top of the spark plug to prevent corrosion and sticking. To reinstall the spark plug wire, just simple push firmly back into place until you either feel or hear a clip. here
Video tech tip on how to remove a spark plug wire on an engine. This applied to all types of spark plug wires found on vehicles, recreational vehicles, small engines, etc. Although procedures for coil packs which are directly mounted on the spark plug may vary between makes and models. It is very important to take care when removing a spark plug wire as it can be easily damaged, therefore requiring a replacement. Replacements can be expensive, especially if they are only available in a set.
Any way that the wire fails, it will need to be replaced. As you can see the terminal on the wire completely separate and the insulation has also broken between the wire and spark plug boot. more
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Lay out the wire to its full length and spray some WD-40 on a rag wiping clean the wire from one end to the other and especially concentrating at the boot areas, which is the heavier ends that plug in to the cap and plugs. more
Re install the wire in the same position you removed it from being sure that you have good connections when you plug the wire in and the wire is clipped back into any wire holders, with the object being that the wire is not laying on hot surfaces like the manifold or engine block which could burn through the wires insulated coating .
Inspect the entire wire for any cracking or burn marks on the insulation. If you find any cracking , bare wire or deep burn marks, you should replace that wire with a new one. Also, be sure that the metal connectors within in the boot areas, are corrosion free and not bent out of shape. It is important that these metal connectors are in good condition for proper spark. [links]
Remove one wire at a time because it is critical that the wire locations to the distributor cap do not get mixed up. The wire will disconnect at the spark plug and distributor cap by pulling out and twisting the thick boot end at the same time. Never pull on the wire itself! If a wire is stuck you can put a cloth over the boot section of the wire, and grip with a pair of common pliers to gently pull and twist with or use a special plug wire removal tool. Also be sure to remove the wire from any wire holding clips and remember the location for reinstalling the same way. here