Ignition Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL






1. When removing spark plug wire sets from spark plugs, use Spark Plug Wire Removal Tool T74P-6666-A. Grasp and twist the boot back and forth on plug insulator to free boot. Use special tool to pull boot from spark plug.

CAUTION: Do not pull on distributor to spark plug wires directly, or it may become separated from connector inside boot.

2. When removing distributor to spark plug wires and ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring from distributor cap or ignition coil, grasp boot by hand and remove with twisting and pulling motion. Do not pull on wire.

INSTALLATION
1. Whenever ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring is removed for any reason from an ignition coil or distributor cap, or new ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring is installed, Silicone Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A, WA-10 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A must be applied to boot before it is reconnected. Using a small, clean tool, coat entire interior surface of boot with Silicone Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A, WA-10 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A.
2. Insert each distributor to spark plug wire and ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring on proper terminal of distributor cap. Make sure distributor to spark plug wires and ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring are all the way down over their terminals. The No. 1 terminal is identified on distributor cap. Install distributor to spark plug wires and ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring starting with No. 1 terminal.
3. Remove ignition wire separators from old spark plug wire set and install them on new set in same relative position. Install distributor to spark plug wires and ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring in ignition wire separators on valve cover
4. Connect distributor to spark plug wires to proper spark plugs.
5. Install ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring to the distributor cap.