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Post by The Lumberjack Preacher on Nov 28, 2018 11:04:26 GMT -5
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Post by edju1958 on Nov 28, 2018 11:12:48 GMT -5
Not sure on the C-51,but on some models the plug wire will unscrew from the coil,then you just get a new lead wire,screw it back in & transfer the plug wire boot & spring onto the new lead wire.If the wire doesn't unscrew,then you'll have to carefully cut out the old wire from the coil because it's epoxied in,then epoxy a new wire in & transfer the boot & spring. Ed
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Post by The Lumberjack Preacher on Nov 28, 2018 11:14:05 GMT -5
Not sure on the C-51,but on some models the plug wire will unscrew from the coil,then you just get a new lead wire,screw it back in & transfer the plug wire boot & spring onto the new lead wire.If the wire doesn't unscrew,then you'll have to carefully cut out the old wire from the coil because it's epoxied in,then epoxy a new wire in & transfer the boot & spring. Ed
This one came out with almost no force at all, and i do think i see some yellow epoxy. Thats the route i intend to go, but i wanted to check with the experts first. |
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Post by edju1958 on Nov 28, 2018 11:27:22 GMT -5
You'll need to carerfully clen out the old epoxy & you should see the tip of a screrw in the hole where the wire goes in.Be careful not to dig into that area,only enough to get the old epoxy out.When you get the old epoxy out it'd be a good idea to put the new wire in & check for continuity before epoxying the new wire in. Ed
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Post by The Lumberjack Preacher on Nov 28, 2018 11:33:44 GMT -5
You'll need to carerfully clen out the old epoxy & you should see the tip of a screrw in the hole where the wire goes in.Be careful not to dig into that area,only enough to get the old epoxy out.When you get the old epoxy out it'd be a good idea to put the new wire in & check for continuity before epoxying the new wire in. Ed
Thats a good idea. Thanks for the reminder |
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Post by sweepleader on Nov 28, 2018 11:46:04 GMT -5
Like Ed said, make sure you have continuity before buttoning it up. You should be able to read it from the plug wire to ground, through the coil. That would ensure that the coil wire is properly connected to the coil windings and not just close. If that connection is not good the spark will burn it up pretty fast and you are back beyond square one.
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Post by The Lumberjack Preacher on Nov 28, 2018 11:50:12 GMT -5
Like Ed said, make sure you have continuity before buttoning it up. You should be able to read it from the plug wire to ground, through the coil. That would ensure that the coil wire is properly connected to the coil windings and not just close. If that connection is not good the spark will burn it up pretty fast and you are back beyond square one. Im glad this is doable. The plug wire is the only bad part of the ignition system and i would hate to replace all of it. |
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Post by 67l36driver on Nov 28, 2018 13:53:03 GMT -5
No epoxy needed. Coat the wire insulation and screw it in.  Available at Lowes in the electrical Dept.. |
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Post by The Lumberjack Preacher on Nov 28, 2018 14:07:11 GMT -5
No epoxy needed. Coat the wire insulation and screw it in. Available at Lowes in the electrical Dept.. But i already own the epoxy. Lol |
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Post by The Lumberjack Preacher on Nov 28, 2018 14:07:34 GMT -5
Where do you guys get plug wires at?
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Post by sawnami on Nov 28, 2018 14:29:19 GMT -5
Where do you guys get plug wires at? The plug wire spool. 😊 I'm not near a saw to check, 7mm?  |
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Post by The Lumberjack Preacher on Nov 28, 2018 14:30:22 GMT -5
Where do you guys get plug wires at? The plug wire spool. 😊 I'm not near a saw to check, 7mm? My local go to doesnt have any solid core stuff. It does have to be solid core right? |
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Post by undee70ss on Nov 28, 2018 14:41:25 GMT -5
Yes, solid core (which is actually stranded). Do not use automotive wire, which is resister wire.
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Post by Clasec on Nov 28, 2018 14:46:25 GMT -5
Might try a tractor supply. Older tractors used solid core wire.
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Post by The Lumberjack Preacher on Nov 28, 2018 14:47:33 GMT -5
Might try a tractor supply. Older tractors used solid core wire. Would 8mm wire work? Local machine shop has half a roll from ages ago, but its solid copper core |
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Nov 28, 2018 15:29:28 GMT -5
Might try a tractor supply. Older tractors used solid core wire. Would 8mm wire work? Local machine shop has half a roll from ages ago, but its solid copper core To be sure measure the old wire.I measured the wire receptacle in the coil (through the screen..lol) and come up with 5mm. A local dealer that has Stens products may have Stens:135-061 = 5mm solid core wire. If it's 7mm try Stens:135-004 = 7mm solid core wire. Good luck ! |
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Post by The Lumberjack Preacher on Nov 28, 2018 15:38:04 GMT -5
Would 8mm wire work? Local machine shop has half a roll from ages ago, but its solid copper core To be sure measure the old wire.I measured the wire receptacle in the coil (through the screen..lol) and come up with 5mm. A local dealer that has Stens products may have Stens:135-061 = 5mm solid core wire. If it's 7mm try Stens:135-004 = 7mm solid core wire. Good luck ! Oh I cant make it fit, my main concern was how it will perform |
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Post by sweepleader on Nov 28, 2018 15:57:29 GMT -5
The size of the wire is only about fit, not about performance.
Solid core vs resistor core is about performance, resistor core will cut down on the voltage to the plug and increase the stress on the coil and related parts.
I have seem most of the possibilities for wire used, including coat hanger wire. They don't perform well unless they fit.
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Nov 28, 2018 16:00:32 GMT -5
To be sure measure the old wire.I measured the wire receptacle in the coil (through the screen..lol) and come up with 5mm. A local dealer that has Stens products may have Stens:135-061 = 5mm solid core wire. If it's 7mm try Stens:135-004 = 7mm solid core wire. Good luck ! Oh I cant make it fit, my main concern was how it will perform Performance should be the same..the thicker insulating jacket(8mm) may cause some clearance issues if the original was 5mm. |
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Post by sawnami on Nov 29, 2018 0:00:11 GMT -5
I've got some NOS ones.  |
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