Ignition Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Spark Plug Wire Remover:

1. When removing distributor to spark plug wire from spark plugs, use Spark Plug Wire Remover 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 plug. Do not pull on distributor to spark plug wire directly, or it may become separated from connector inside boot.
2. When removing ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring or distributor to spark plug wire from distributor cap or ignition coil, grasp boot by hand and remove with twisting motion. Do not pull on wire.

INSTALLATION
1. Whenever an ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring is removed for any reason from a spark plug, or distributor cap, or a new ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring is installed, Silicone Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A or equivalent 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 meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A or equivalent.
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 separator 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 wire to proper spark plugs.
5. Install ignition coil to distributor high tension wiring to the distributor cap.