Ignition leads - three questions
Discussion
Firstly, when did they stop being called "HT leads"?
Secondly, can anyone recommend a decent set for a 1.8 K Series? (Preferably in blue to match the silicon cooling hoses.)
Thirdly - and probably most importantly - can anyone suggest a way to get bits of plastic out of the spark plug hole?
Went to change the plugs yesterday (new set of Champions kindly donated by the previous owner). One, two and three (front to back) were as easy as pie to change. Spark plug number four (why is it always the last one?) had different ideas.
The handy "handle" on top of the spark plug holder was already cracked and pulling on it just made it worse. With judicious use of some WD40 and a pair of pliers, I eventually managed to get the holder out. Thing is, bits of the cracked casing fell down into the spark plug hole and then defied every attempt to extricate them.
The old spark plug is still in place, so the car is still driveable and there's no chance of the bits falling into the pistons. However, I can't remove the last old spark plug without first getting all the bits of plastic out.
Anyone else had this problem?
Secondly, can anyone recommend a decent set for a 1.8 K Series? (Preferably in blue to match the silicon cooling hoses.)
Thirdly - and probably most importantly - can anyone suggest a way to get bits of plastic out of the spark plug hole?
Went to change the plugs yesterday (new set of Champions kindly donated by the previous owner). One, two and three (front to back) were as easy as pie to change. Spark plug number four (why is it always the last one?) had different ideas.
The handy "handle" on top of the spark plug holder was already cracked and pulling on it just made it worse. With judicious use of some WD40 and a pair of pliers, I eventually managed to get the holder out. Thing is, bits of the cracked casing fell down into the spark plug hole and then defied every attempt to extricate them.
The old spark plug is still in place, so the car is still driveable and there's no chance of the bits falling into the pistons. However, I can't remove the last old spark plug without first getting all the bits of plastic out.
Anyone else had this problem?
http://www.magnecor.co.uk/productinformation.htm
Electrosports 80 are blue and are ideal for a Caterham. I've had a couple of KV85 custom sets from them.
Electrosports 80 are blue and are ideal for a Caterham. I've had a couple of KV85 custom sets from them.
robmlufc said:
Tweezers, Dyson, air blower thing?
I vote for the "air blower thing" - nip to a local friendly garage & they'll have an " air blower thing " and should be able to do you a casher ;-)Dude you are a walking disaster area, but aren't we all sometimes. Bluetac on a stick is quite handy also a gadget like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flexible-Claw-Pick-Up-Tool...
regards
Mark
regards
Mark
Farlig said:
I vote for the "air blower thing" - nip to a local friendly garage & they'll have an " air blower thing " and should be able to do you a casher ;-)
That's exactly what I was describing! 
Do not insert into open orifices, high pressure air can do serious internal damage. Works great for shifting pesky stubborn bits of 'stuff' though.
robmlufc said:
That's exactly what I was describing! Do not insert into open orifices, high pressure air can do serious internal damage. Works great for shifting pesky stubborn bits of 'stuff' though.
Great tools - everyone should have at least a small compressor & air blower thing in their workshop - great for jobs like this - add a tyre inflation thing and an impact wrench thing and you're really in business ;-) Do not insert into open orifices, high pressure air can do serious internal damage. Works great for shifting pesky stubborn bits of 'stuff' though.Edited to add +1 on the hoover idea - that should work a treat but just ensure the wife's not home... or there'll be serious trouble..!
Farlig said:
Great tools - everyone should have at least a small compressor & air blower thing in their workshop - great for jobs like this - add a tyre inflation thing and an impact wrench thing and you're really in business ;-)
Agreed, invaluable bit of kit. Air powered pop rivet guns are great too, if your doing panel work if saves massive cramp and always give a better pull on your shank resulting in a much nicer consistent and stronger rivet. Air blower thing + hoover combo could replace the mx5 as the answer to everything.
Edited by robmlufc on Monday 23 April 22:30
robmlufc said:
Agreed, invaluable bit of kit. Air powered pop rivet guns are great too, if your doing panel work if saves massive cramp and always give a better pull on your shank resulting in a much nicer consistent and stronger rivet.
Air blower thing + hoover combo could replace the mx5 as the answer to everything.
Whilst I'm quite partial to a good pull on my shank, I do prefer riveting so I'll have to run this past the wife... She definitely Air blower thing + hoover combo could replace the mx5 as the answer to everything.
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