help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires???

Posted By: mopar_leaner

help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? - 10/15/13 03:20 AM

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.

Posted By: TooMany62s

Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? - 10/15/13 03:36 AM

Try dish washing liquid.

Posted By: CompWedgeEngines

Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? - 10/15/13 04:26 AM

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..

Posted By: 340SHORTY

Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? - 10/15/13 07:54 AM

fish oil = WD40

Posted By: slantzilla

Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? - 10/15/13 10:58 AM

Astro-glyde

Posted By: mopar_leaner

Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? - 10/15/13 01:13 PM

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

Posted By: roadhazard

Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? - 10/15/13 02:19 PM

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

Posted By: Pyper70

Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? - 10/15/13 04:31 PM

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 45� angle ones or the 3" long straight ones?

Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? - 10/15/13 08:06 PM

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

Posted By: frank

Re: help? what is the secret for assembling msd wires??? - 10/16/13 01:30 AM

Dawn dish washing soap