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08-12-2010, 06:43 AM
jyardgirl

spark plug boots

I purchased a set of spark plug wires. They are msd surefires. I have to cut and install the distributor boot on each wire. What i am having problems with is the distributor boot install. My hands are almost breaking trying to get them on. Can i use silicone or something else that would make them go on easier. thanks.
08-12-2010, 06:51 AM
rumrumm

Yes. You can use silicone lube so they will slide on. I've used it successfully on my ignition wires.
08-12-2010, 06:55 AM
jyardgirl

thank you so much lynn. that saves me alot of trouble.
08-12-2010, 07:05 AM
DA34GUY

use dielectric compound (available at any "real parts house",) much better than silicone
08-12-2010, 07:35 AM
jyardgirl

thanks da34.
08-12-2010, 07:37 AM
Dave Severson

Barb, if you ever plan on doing any painting, keep silicone out of the shop and away from the car!!!! It makes painting near impossible, stays around forever!! I won't have anything with silcone in it even in the garage, I'd suggest going with DA's idea!
08-12-2010, 08:20 AM
jyardgirl

by the time i saw da's advice i had already gone and gotten the silicone lube. i am doing the wires in the house because it is so humid outside in the garage. thanks dave for the reminder about not getting it near my car.
08-12-2010, 12:05 PM
Matt167

MSD surefires didn't come with dielectric grease?... I bought some accell superstock 8.8's a while back ( crap wires but they worked ). they had a small amount of dielectric grease included for that reason
08-12-2010, 01:03 PM
HWORRELL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt167

MSD surefires didn't come with dielectric grease?... I bought some accell superstock 8.8's a while back ( crap wires but they worked ). they had a small amount of dielectric grease included for that reason

Not actually Matt, although it would work for that it is meant to go in the ends of the boots to seal out moisture and to keep the boots from seizing to the spark plugs.
08-12-2010, 01:15 PM
roadster32

I just use a little washing up liquid.
08-12-2010, 02:03 PM
glennsexton

Me too - a spot of Dawn dish washing liquid works well.
08-12-2010, 02:39 PM
jyardgirl

did not come with grease or decent instructions. but i got them all made and clipped on. thanks for all the help guys.
08-12-2010, 06:33 PM
NTFDAY

Good old Vaseline works just as well and Matt if you check the resistance on those Accell's you'll probably find at least 1Kohm (closer to 5 or better) on each one of the wires.
08-12-2010, 08:18 PM
BigTruckDriver

:D spit. :D
08-12-2010, 09:14 PM
Matt167

Quote:

Originally Posted by HWORRELL

Not actually Matt, although it would work for that it is meant to go in the ends of the boots to seal out moisture and to keep the boots from seizing to the spark plugs.

actually, the instructions had both purposes listed.. I used the included grease for putting the boots on. and some better dielectric grease for the ends
08-12-2010, 09:37 PM
Itoldyouso

I found that if you put some of that silicone grease on the wire and also a dab into the hole of the boot it makes it so much easier to slide on than if you just lube up the wire itself. The extra little bit really helps it slide on. Holding the boot and wire with rags helps too, and you can use pliers to pull more through once the end starts showing through.

Don
08-13-2010, 03:23 AM
jyardgirl

first one took about 15 minutes. the rest took about 5 minutes each. isn't that always the way. hands are really sore today but i am really pleased with the job.