Thread: spark plug boots

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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.

Yes. You can use silicone lube so they will slide on. I've used it successfully on my ignition wires.

thank you so much lynn. that saves me alot of trouble.

use dielectric compound (available at any "real parts house",) much better than silicone

thanks da34.

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!

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.

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

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.

I just use a little washing up liquid.

Me too - a spot of Dawn dish washing liquid works well.

did not come with grease or decent instructions. but i got them all made and clipped on. thanks for all the help guys.

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.

spit.

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