Jason Look at your engine running inthe dark. With an old windex type
bottle filled with water sray a mist over the wires If you see little
sparks, change the wires. Due the age of the wires they are probably
suffering heat breakdown.
Jim , 91 Dak
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jason Bleazard" <dml@bleazard.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 9:23 PM
Subject: DML: Spark plug wire life span
>
> I'm currently running a set of MSD wires that have been on there for
> almost 6 and 1/2 years, and over 63k miles. I know it's due for new
> plugs, and probably a cap and rotor. It has been running pretty rough
> lately, I'm hoping throwing some ignition parts at it will help.
>
> Just wondering if I should plan on replacing the wires as long as I'm
> doing everything else. I haven't closely inspected the wires yet.
> Anything to look for other than making sure the insulation is in tact, and
> checking the resistance? What should the resistance be, anyway?
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Jason Bleazard http://drazaelb.blogspot.com Burlington, Ontario
> his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
> hers: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black
>
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