johnsnownw Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Oye! I'm going to be replacing the caps when they arrive. I purchased NGK 5k resistance. Was wondering if anyone had any advice on removing the old and replacing them with the new. Are the wire's just screwed into the cap, sort of like when using electrical caps to join two wires together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllieB Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Oye! I'm going to be replacing the caps when they arrive. I purchased NGK 5k resistance. Was wondering if anyone had any advice on removing the old and replacing them with the new. Are the wire's just screwed into the cap, sort of like when using electrical caps to join two wires together? Yep, wires are just screwed into caps. Twist cap counter-clockwise to unscrew and reverse direction to install new caps. Recently replaced my originals (showed no resistance and open circuit) with the same caps. Are the ignition wires new? If they are old and/or of uncertain age, replace those also. Mikesxs.com offers a pair for a few dollars that are the correct 7mm size with copper wire cores. Other than racing application, it is very difficult to find 7mm metal core wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsnownw Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks, that's what I thought. I was thinking about replacing the wires too. Edit: Just bought the XS 7mm ones. They are yellow, figured the fiance might like yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllieB Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks, that's what I thought. I was thinking about replacing the wires too. Edit: Just bought the XS 7mm ones. They are yellow, figured the fiance might like yellow. Great! Glad to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Best to do this without the engine running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsnownw Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks for that reminder, Bark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted August 4, 2010 Moderator Share Posted August 4, 2010 Nah you can do it with the engine running if you have thick socks and heavy duty wellies on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllieB Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Nah you can do it with the engine running if you have thick socks and heavy duty wellies on Only weenies shut down the engine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYIN BRIAN Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 A word of caution. On some models, the wire is moulded into the coil. Makes for a very long day, creative thinking and the manufacture of specialized tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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