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> Plug wire seals at engine tin, Is there a better way?
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post Aug 30 2005, 07:21 AM
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The plug wires I use are Accel 7mm (I think) and they are a universal application so they didn't come with those nice grommets to seal the holes in the engine tin.

Those holes should be sealed as best as possible to maintain the cooling air pressure on the heads. Any air that leaks out is not being used to cool the engine.

I'm thinking of some type of small aluminum cover that I'll use a sheetmtal screw to attach it to the tin. This will only be a little larger than the hole and I can shape it to fit tight against the tin. Than use a small grommet to insulate the wire from the aluminum. You would have to remove the screw to pull the pulg wire but thats OK.

Anyone seen anything different or better or have any thoughts on my plan? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

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post Aug 30 2005, 07:39 AM
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QUOTE (James Adams @ Aug 30 2005, 05:32 AM)
A short length of rubber tubing was used to increase the universal plug connector up to the ID of the plug seal, and shrink tubing holds the seal in place so it pushes against the tin and seals the hole.

I've read this three times and can't see it in my mind. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

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URY914   Plug wire seals at engine tin   Aug 30 2005, 07:21 AM
rhodyguy   hopefully dave hunt will chime in with the size. h...   Aug 30 2005, 07:32 AM
James Adams   I just bought a cheap set of bug plug wires that h...   Aug 30 2005, 07:32 AM
URY914     Aug 30 2005, 09:09 AM
Cap'n Krusty   Why don't you just buy the real seals? They...   Aug 30 2005, 09:10 AM
URY914     Aug 30 2005, 11:03 AM

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