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Old 06-05-2015, 05:27 PM   #1
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Default Ignition cable removal.

Need to remove ignition cable from distributor body. More than hand tight!! How do I loosen without marring cable? Should cable be screwed in far enough to make indent in lower body plate area here where condenser connects? Thanks for your help..
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Old 06-05-2015, 05:35 PM   #2
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I have wrapped it with duct tape and used soft jaw vice grips. Probably a better way, but that's how I did it.
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Old 06-05-2015, 06:18 PM   #3
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The indent is manufactured into the lower plate.
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Old 06-06-2015, 11:45 AM   #4
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use some penetrant first.
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Default Re: Ignition cable removal.

It is very easy to tighten it too much and cause a short. Just hand tight is plenty.
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Old 06-06-2015, 04:50 PM   #6
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