The wires on plugs 3-6 came off without a struggle, but with each plug there was increasing less room to work. I found putting a little grease on the socket helped to keep the new spark plug in the socket while I fished it down into the engine, but I still dropped a few, not to...
Most plugs these days come pre-gapped, but you’ll want to check to make sure thegap is correctwith a gauge (carefully, especially if it’s iridium) and that there is no preexisting damage. 8. Keeping the Spark Alive There is much debate as to the use of anti-seize coating on spar...
The decision mostly comes down to the manufacturer and type of spark plug, so consult with your local NAPA AUTOPARTS store before dabbing it on. Also, throw a dab of dielectric grease at the end of the plug wires. 9. Sparking Joy Start each plug into the engine by hand to avoid ...
To be nice to the spark plugs, you should switch the two small wires on the ignition coil to make the spark jump the right direction across the plug gap. The engine will run as well either way, but the plugs should have a longer life with correct polarity. Seeignition circuit. Original...
“not much”. Once you have your panel set up, it just sits there generating electricity when the sun comes up every day. You may occasionally have to clean it and also prevent your local neighbourhood yob writing graffiti all over it or stealing the wires connecting it to the grid, but...