Subject: Re: Problem w/ Bosch Plug Wires

[C1J1Miller@aol.com]

Alan Kramer wrote:
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You would think, but the problem is that with the cap removed there is arcing between the cap and the plug! Simply put, the receptacle is too SMALL for the cap, but too LARGE for a good connection without it!  It's painfully evident by when wiggling the body of the spark plug wire boot with a timing light on the wire!  When I put the old Bosch wires back on, there was much less wiggle "ability" and no affect on the timing light.  However, it is physically impossible to put the plug wire on far enough with the caps on.

I guess what I'm asking is has anyone else had this experience or did I just get a defective set of wires?  Or, do they require GOBS of dielectric grease compared to the little bit they provide...?  Either way these wires are getting returned.
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The wires are designed to go on plugs without the top screw-on piece attached (i.e., a threaded stud should be showing at the top of the plug).  New wires are very tight; just push _very_ hard and they'll snap into place quite securely.  Really. You will hear them snap into place.
hth, chris miller, windham nh, c1j1miller@aol.com
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