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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: ITSANSS on October 27, 2010, 08:24:07 pm
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I've done several V8 sets over the years and bought a set this evening for a new engine about to go in. I don't remember exactly how I did them the last times, but I remember them being extremely difficult and using Vaseline, but eventually got them to work in a single evening. I've been working on them for about two hours and just called it a day. I got one made in that entire time and it is more than likely destroyed due to the inner wire being yanked out of the insulation nearly two inches (can't imagine it still being OK after being pulled out that much) and I also stuck my hand(s) with a screwdriver several times.
I searched the Internet seeing if there was a video or some hint/tip article about this topic, but didn't really find anything. The things I did read about them the poster sent off a "this was the best and easiest job on my engine that I've ever done" type vibe. I am at a total loss. I've done several sets (none being this same type wire, however...(Accell 8.8) ) and here I've gotten, MAYBE, one done (if not destroyed) in two - two and a half hours and have stabbed my hands bloody. I couldn't be any more furious. If I was any more furious, I would be dead because somethin' inside my body would've exploded.
How do I get an 8.8MM wire to go through a 90 degree spark plug boot? PLEASE HELP....THIS IS THE LAST THING BEFORE THE ENGINE GOES INTO THE PICK-UP.
Thanks
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Put them in the microwave. :D
No seriously if your only difficulty is getting the boots on use silicone spray on the wire. Feed the wire through the boot, crimp the ends and slide the boot back up. If the boots are still really tight use a pair of snap ring pliers to gently stretch them out a little.
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The microwave idea didn't work. :D
After work, gonna' go get some silicone spray lubricant and scope out some snap ring pliers. I looked at some pictures of some on Google and saw some that look promising, but Sears doesn't appear to have the same ones that look like they would work the best. However, that's where I'm goin' to get the silicone spray, so I'll see what they do have. I've noticed that sometimes when a website says, "Available in store!", doesn't necessarily mean that. Haha
I'll let ya'll know if this doesn't work. :)
Thanks
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Wow. The silicone lubricant (which Sear's DID NOT HAVE, although website said they did) worked absolutely perfectly. I didn't need pliers, screwdrivers, etc. etc. All I did was soak the boot and the wire and it pushed through a 90 degree angle no sweat. Wires are done and looking great. I tested each one for circuitry and all were good, even the one that stretched the wire two inches out of the insulation. Goes to show how tough these suckers are.
Thanks again