Re: Spark-plug wires for 5000ST ..

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Arun Rao say:

> 	1. Don't buy non-Bosch ignition wires.  In particular don't
> 	ever buy a brand called MSW: it doesn't fit, even though it's
> 	supposed to.

This is a rather broad statement. I replaced the wires on my
'89 100Q last year with a set of Blue Ignitors from Rapid Parts.
A perfect fit, and much better function than Bosch.

I highly recommend them for the few extra dollars.

> 	2. A 17mm open-end wrench makes a good tool to push down on
> 	the no. 5 plug connector, should you not be able to do it
> 	with your fingers.

I had no trouble here. Maybe the '89 has a bigger engine bay?

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