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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.

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

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

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.

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.