Spark plug ends, anyone know?
 

Putting the 1811 back together. The old spark plug wires had a splice in one of them. It was then wrapped with electrical tape and I wonder if this didnt contribute to some of the random missing when wet.

Doesnt matter though cause a new one going in. It came with the plug wires connected, but the end termination at the spark plug boot end is just cut wire. Attached is a picture of the end termination - the boot of course, but then a wire wound type connector that I assume crimps on or twists on - anybody know? (no instructions)

The end termination attaches by taking the "handle" and piercing down through the wire. Keep the termination tight against the wire end. The termination will be perpendicular to wire. Slide your boot over it and you are done. IMHO, it is a half assed design.

And a drop of oil in the boot will allow the wire and coiled end, to slide in easier.(things always go easier with lube):biggrin2:

How could I have forgotten that detail!:biggrin2:

I use silicone lubricant instead of oil. Once the boot is set, the silicone dries and it stays put. With oil, it's always slick. Plus i don't like how the rubber reacts with oil. Makes it soft.

I always strip the end and fold the wire over, then install the end. I don't trust the chinsy little barb to keep good contact.

I always strip the end and fold the wire over, then install the end. I don't trust the chinsy little barb to keep good contact.[/QUOTE]

That is what I used to do too! It has been too long since I have installed one of those dealies!:beerchug:

Thank you. I would have never figured that out (not an obvious design to me at all). Got them on and likely will work. I guess its high voltage so sparks jump across any small gaps.

And another thing... what is this white wire for?

The one that I noticed AFTER the tins are all on and the magneto nicely buttoned up deep inside....

Doh!

Another day for fixing that, its beer oclock! :beerchug:

Well, it will jump any gaps. But you don't want it to. It will wear out whatever it is jumping, and it will lower the voltage (and lessen the spark) at the spark plug. If you left a gap for it to jump, or even think it might, you need to disassemble and do it again. The only place there should be a gap is on the end of the spark plug.

OOPS! :RedFace2: