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[Marc13]

might as well change the plugs whilst I'm at it - what would be a reasonable choice of plugs?

[GraemeC]

Plugs - BPR6ES

 

Yes, that is the correct module and lead.  I doubt you'll need the lead though 

Edited by GraemeC, 29 September 2020 - 05:32 PM.

[Marc13]

Plugs - BPR6ES

 

Yes, that is the correct module and lead.  I doubt you'll need the lead though 

OK thanks - I'll leave the lead of the list.

What gap would you suggest for the plugs?

[GraemeC]

0.032” (32 thou) or 0.8mm

[cal844]

As Graeme said use BPR6ES NGK plugs set to 0.8mm, also make sure the plug clip on top of the plug is tight(right hand thread).

Most will disagree but I usually apply some grease very sparingly to the threads so that its easier to remove the plugs at a later date.

Hope this helps

Cal

[Marc13]

thanks for all the help and advice so far. I'll wait for the parts to arrive and see how i get on!

[Marc13]

Just want to check I have the right socket for the plugs - I assume its a 5/8 inch I need?

[GraemeC]

13/16" or 21mm

[Marc13]

Parts should be delivered today - so hopefully get stuck into it later. Is there a gap to set/check for on the electronic ignition?

[GraemeC]

Nope. 

The module should really be installed with a smear of thermal paste under it - but its not something many people have in their garage (I don't know why it doesn't come with a small sachet really)

[Marc13]

hI've taken the old plugs out and as you can see from the photos they are a bit black around the thread (sooty maybe?). The black stuff is wet, its a black liquid that is around the thread. There is also some of this black liquid at the top of the holes, where the plugs have come out. Is this normal? And should I just pop the new plugs straight in?

[Marc13]

Never easy is it....

a) Just in the process of changing over the module and the lead on the distributor and the connectors on the new lead are different to the old lead. The existing lead has one connector going to the +ve on the coil and one going to the -ve on the coil. But both have the same connector type. The two connectors on the new lead are different to each other, and the one on the striped wire clearly won't fit on the standard coil terminal. So the questions are...

1) do I still go to both the +ve and the -ve on the coil and if so which goes to which? (see attached photo showing the two wires in the new lead)

2) is it simply a case of adding the extra connector/terminal to the coil (see attached photo of extra connector) - so then that terminal of the coil has 3 connectors (only two being used)?

 

b) the holes in the new module, for the screws, are quite a bit wider than those in the old module, luckily the screw heads are just wide enough to not slip through - just made me think was it the right module to use? It appears to fit in the correct alignment.

[GraemeC]

Do t worry about the plug threads being wet, with it not running right it is likely to be a bit sooty which will absorb u burnt fuel.

 

The white with black stripe foes to the coil negative. Yes, add the terminal that you have to allow you to fit it.

 

The module is the correct one - there only is one type.

[Marc13]

Awesome, thanks very much Graeme. Really appreciated. I'll get it all put back together. There are a couple of dodgy looking sections of wire....should i use 15amp (blue), 5 amp (red), or 25 amp (yellow) connectors, as replacements (when necessary)?
Also, if i need some replacement wire - where do you get this from?

Thanks again

[cal844]

I use 6.3mm spade terminals and some wire with roughly the same CSA as the original to take the load.