DaUpJetSkier
I like square
- Location
- Marquette, MI
I dont really get it, could someone explain, any tips or tricks. Im use to just twisting a plug boot right into the wires.
how to put on msd boots
- Thread starter DaUpJetSkier
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DaUpJetSkier
I like square
- Location
- Marquette, MI
but do i crimp the wire with one of the small metal parts and then crimp the bigger part around the rubber over the wire, then sline in straight or do I pull the wire through put on the metal and then pull back into the boot from the bottom
- Location
- Mississauga
Slip the boot over the wire then cut back the insulation on the wire crimp the metal on slide boot back forward over the metal and you are done
Phill
v Check out Little Matt_E
- Location
- Kennewick, WA
I crimped on the metal part then slid the boot on
^^ I don't do it that way. (Though I am sure it works that way, too)
I cut back approx. 1/4 inch of insulation to expose bare wire. Slide the wire into the terminal, crimp the exposed wire into one of the small sections (optionally solder it) and then crimp the big portion onto the insulation.
After that, insert terminal & wire into the boot.
Mark44
Katie's Boss
- Location
- 100% one place
DaUpJetSkier
I like square
- Location
- Marquette, MI
thanks got it before the responses just didnt want to do it wrong and waste the metal connectors, found out something great too, I can pull a few inches out on the wire so new coil for me soon, it should work fine how it is tho, I pushed them all the way back and the ski fired up and ran on both cyl's.
SJBrit
Extraordinary Alien
- Location
- Bradenton, FL
X3, except I split the strands into two bundles and use both of the small crimps. I don't know if that changes anything, but I just like the symmetry.
Mark44
Katie's Boss
- Location
- 100% one place
I do the same split because I use the 20 strand wire like the JSS stuff.
Also make sure you use the proper crimping die MSD sells them.:fing02:
Mark44
Vumad
Super Hero, with a cape!
- Location
- St. Pete, FL
loosen the laces, pull the tounge loose, and if necessary, use a shoe horn. If the fit is too tight, try a thinner sock.
#ZERO
Beach Bum
- Location
- Florida - U.S.A.
Spray some silicone inside the boot and push them on.
That plastic die tool doesn't work too well but the MSD crimpers work great for installing the terminals.
That plastic die tool doesn't work too well but the MSD crimpers work great for installing the terminals.
No need for a new coil, just have the wires replaced if it is an OEM coil. Those bad wires will just arc and fail soon anyway so go ahead and get the wires freshend up. JSS and several board members can get it done for you. This is a lot cheaper than a new coil.
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#ZERO
Beach Bum
- Location
- Florida - U.S.A.
The older MSD dies were aluminum and the new ones are black plastic.
Any auto parts store or even Home Depot should have some silicone spray in the can.
I use the CRC brand form Car-Quest.
The die I have from MSD is the AL unit also. You should be able to get silicone spray in the camping section of Wal-Mart or the like. It is usually sold as "Camp Dry" or something like that.