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help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? #1517723
10/14/13 11:20 PM
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This is the second set of MSD wires I've have to put together and I need to know what you guys are using to keep the boot sliding on the wires. I cut the wire to size, put Vaseline on the outside, side the boot cover over, crimp the end, and this is where I have the problems.....trying to get the stupid boot to slide back down.


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Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? [Re: mopar_leaner] #1517724
10/14/13 11:36 PM
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Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? [Re: mopar_leaner] #1517725
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Get a can of silicone spray, and your problem will be over.Use it first to get the boot on, cut your wire, strip, crimp, then spray again on the wire, spread it lightly with your fingers, and poof...on they go..


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Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? [Re: CompWedgeEngines] #1517726
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Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? [Re: 340SHORTY] #1517727
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Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? [Re: slantzilla] #1517728
10/15/13 09:13 AM
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I used Joe's hand cleaner and it worked like a dream,
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Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? [Re: mopar_leaner] #1517729
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Quote:

I used Joe's hand cleaner and it worked like a dream,
thanks Moparts!!!





I was going to recommend DL hand cleaner
Silicone spray is what the wire manufacturers use from what I recall.

DL hand cleaner is also excellent for cleaning your wires

Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? [Re: roadhazard] #1517730
10/15/13 12:31 PM
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I use a combination of my wire crimper and that black doohickey they supply you in the box to use with a vise.

I cut it to length, strip off the insulation, bend the center wire back, put on the plug terminal, crimp it down then I spray WD-40 into the boot and slide it on..

which boots are you using ? the short 45º angle ones or the 3" long straight ones?


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Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? [Re: Pyper70] #1517731
10/15/13 04:06 PM
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I cut the wire to length first, slide the boot on, (with silicone gel they supply,I save all the excess ) either type, and then install the terminal ends and then slide the boot over the terminals


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Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? [Re: mopar_leaner] #1517732
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