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Rusty spark plug wire.

Old Aug 2, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Default Rusty spark plug wire.

Pulled the plugs to take a look and when I pulled the rear cylinder wire, a bunch of rust came out of the wire cap.

It was really rusty on the inside.

Would affect the way she runs? Did I say that right? I'm pooped after the detailing.........
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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Pulled the plugs to take a look and when I pulled the rear cylinder wire, a bunch of rust came out of the wire cap.

It was really rusty on the inside.

Would affect the way she runs? Did I say that right? I'm pooped after the detailing.........
In a word YES !!

Best thing you can do is get some new ones and put a little dielectric grease on them before installing.
 
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In a word YES !!

Best thing you can do is get some new ones and put a little dielectric grease on them before installing.
Getting them TODAY....Too bad it's RAINING......
 
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Getting them TODAY....Too bad it's RAINING......
God's way of saying "I'll wash your bike for you."
 
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Don't forget the dialectric grease on both ends!!
John
 
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