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new spark plug wires

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jjp

11-19-2005 04:46:39




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I am replacing the spark plug wires on my tractor. This seemed such a simple task.

I can't figure out how to get the terminal ends into the ends of the new wires. The picture with the directions shows the terminal ends easily sliding in to the new wire ends. When I try this, the terminal ends simply bend.

Any ideas?




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Tim, Ohio

11-21-2005 02:50:21




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 Re: new spark plug wires in reply to jjp, 11-19-2005 04:46:39  
I have had experience with that type of replacement wire. I cut the wire to length, first. Then, stripped back the insulation so that about 1/2" of actual braded copper wire was
exposed. This wire was folded back and laid against the outside of the insulation. The little pointed tip of the brass "cap"
was pushed into the braded wire, then the cap was formed down over the outside of the insulation. Since the braided wire was also
on the side of the insulation, the cap made
contact on it as well.

Tim, Ohio

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11-20-2005 05:23:20




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 Re: new spark plug wires in reply to jjp, 11-19-2005 04:46:39  
What kind (how old) of tractor are you talking about here? And what kind of wire and ends are you using? Older tractors should have the steel or copper stranded plug wires with the brass ends. The newer type of stuff doesn't work as well on the older ignition systems.



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Don-Wi

11-19-2005 07:56:30




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 Re: new spark plug wires in reply to jjp, 11-19-2005 04:46:39  
The ones that you have to cut to length and then put the terminal on that goes into the dist cap? I found it's easiest to find something solid to push against, like a plate of steel or something, just for that reason, or I tap it on w/ the pliers then crimp it on. They're not the easiest to do, but the only ones a guy can find that have a solid core.
Donovan from Wisconsin



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RAB

11-19-2005 06:57:36




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 Re: new spark plug wires in reply to jjp, 11-19-2005 04:46:39  
Having no idea on what type of wire or terminal you have all I can suggest is to warm the cables - dunk in very hot water (inside a plastic bag if you worry about moisture) to soften things up a bit. Oh, also some plug caps screw on.
RAB



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