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DoctorP
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 Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 9:48 am Post subject: How to prepare new HT Leads |
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I'm working on getting my 73 bus started. Currently focusing on the spark plugs. I have to replace 1 lead because the existing one is hard and crispy. The PO looks like they put in new spark plugs. In any case, the new Bosch leads have a retaining wire in each connector and their too small to accommodate a spark plug. Am I supposed to somehow custom fit it?
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Skoolieman
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You need to pull the cap off the sparkplug. there is a small threaded rod inside that they go over
Edit: Here is a pic
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kreemoweet
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The screw-on tip is supposed to be removed from the plug end. The connector clip you show
is mangled, must be fixed or replaced.
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Unscrew the terminal off the end of the spark plug.
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aeromech
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Yep, unscrew it. If your wires are bad just replace the entire set. Shouldn't be more than about $30. I like to use Bosch wires and I always stay away from those colorful "bling" wires some people buy.
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DoctorP
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll now get that done. I definitely don't trust the current wiring anymore, nor the PO who installed them. This will get me started.
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ivwshane
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| Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 11:26 am Post subject: |
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| aeromech wrote: |
| Yep, unscrew it. If your wires are bad just replace the entire set. Shouldn't be more than about $30. I like to use Bosch wires and I always stay away from those colorful "bling" wires some people buy. |
On busdepot they say these are better than the Bosch wires:
http://www.busdepot.com/021998031a
If they are better then why are the Bosch wires so much more expensive?
http://www.busdepot.com/09171
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VDubTech
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Since when does price have anything to do with quality?
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ivwshane
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Since when does price have anything to do with quality? |
I don't know that's why I'm asking;)
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aeromech
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Actually I found out that Bosch T4 wires are more like $60 a set.
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the skin on the Bosch ones tears easily. The other ones BD carries are better IMHO.
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