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I think I'm all set in the hardware department, short of a socket
extension which I'm sure I can borrow from someone nearby. This sounds
like it's an easy enough job, a good "Getting-The-Feet-Wet" thing for me
to try on a weekend. Are there any brands for dielectric goop and
anti-seize compound that you guys like? I have not bought either items
before and not sure if I should stay away from a particular brand...
I'm thinking of upgrading the ignition system as well -- I bought the
blue JBA wires since they were the bigger conductor wire listed.. I'm
wondering if getting one of those insane MSD ignitions would be a "Good
Thing." -- Where in the heck do you mount those ignition controllers
that look like a sub amp? Is there a similar item somewhere in my
engine block? I need a mechanic to give me a point and explain lesson
under the hood.. :)
Thanks,
Dirty Pete
Kyle Vanditmars wrote:
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| Peter Grace wrote:
|
|>
|> About the plugs -- is using teflon tape a viable alternative to
|> antiseize compound? Just asking because I know I have teflon tape
|> around...
|>
|
| Definitely not teflon tape. It will melt. Make sure you have the
| proper spark plug socket as well. Otherwise you can chip the insulator
| putting them in - not to mention I don't think a normal socket fits over
| the plug. It should be difficult to get the distributor cap mounted
| improperly. The cap should have two different-shaped mounting tabs, and
| the tabs should be off center. The only two tools you should really
| NEED are the spark plug socket and ideally an extention for your
| ratchet, and a phillips screwdriver for the distributor cap.
|
| Again, as Tom said, do things one at a time. Since it sounds like you
| are changing the cap/rotor, this gets a little more complicated. My
| personal recommendation would be to do the plugs/wires (change the plugs
| one at a time, only taking off one wire at a time, finding an equivalent
| length new wire, and replacing, repeat as necessary) and leave the old
| cap on there. Make sure that you have crossed anything up (ie. fire the
| engine up,) THEN change the cap/rotor. Similar idea for that, just go
| one wire @ a time, changing from old cap to new. Remove old cap,
| replace rotor, screw on the cap (make sure it's on evenly and fully,)
| and you're done.
|
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