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zonianbrat

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zonianbrat NPORA Old-Timer

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i replaced my spark plugs this weekend while i did the belt and other things but i noticed when i put the wire on the # 5 plug that it did not go all the way down on the plug but only over the electrode. has anyone else had this problem? i can not pushe the part that holds the electrode back any farther do i need new wires? they are not very old. maybe 25,000 miles. i did not wrench real hard to get it off of the # 5 plug. what kind of wires do you guys use. sorry if this makes anybody mad but i do not have much time to do an extensive search.

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Casey.T NPORA Old-Timer

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you could have bent the connector that goes on the end of the plug...

 

Pull the wire look at the connector is it tweaked??? grab an old plug and see if you can get it back into shape.

 

Not Tweaked... be a little more assertive, but not the BFH type... it should pop on.

 

 

I had a wire on the 88 that the connector fell out and dissapeared forever...

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I had the same thing happen. turned out the glue in the boot wasn't holding the wire very good and it was pulled up into the boot about a 1/2inch and wouldn't pop on. I just pushed the wire back down in the boot a little and it worked great.

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:blink: i am going to try that again (pushing the connector up into the boot. as i compare it to the rest of the connector is right at the end of the boot i have tried once to push it back with an old plug but it did not work. i am going to try it again because i am tapped out this repair has cost me more than i wanted to spend (i know it would have cost alot more if i took it in to be fixed but still since i had to buy the harmonic balancer new it has set me back a bit. i was wanting to buy some skid plates but i can not for a little while. oh well atleas my truck will be fixed. i guess -study-
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Spark plug boots aren't glued to begin with. They're just a tight fit. Use a little WD-40 or spray lubricant and they'll slide all over for you.

kinda like my girlfriend sssh

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Spark plug boots aren't glued to begin with. They're just a tight fit. Use a little WD-40 or spray lubricant and they'll slide all over for you.

:clap: well i got home after work today and tried what you said 88, sprayed a little wd-40 and used an old plug gently pushed the contact back where it was supposed to be thanks for the advice another great tip which saved me alittle money, the wires appear to be in great shape so i did not think i needed to buy a new set, i have spent enough money on tools and parts lately so it is all good thanks again i owe you a :beer:

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