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How do you remove a spark plug from a distribitor?

How do you remove a spark plug from a distribitor?

Wiggling and slightly twisting the wire boots while pulling upwards will aid in removal. It is a good idea to trace the spark plug wires from each cylinder back to the distributor cap when labeling the wires. Now that the spark plug wires and coil wire are removed from the distribitor cap, the cap can be removed from the distributor.

What causes a no spark on a pick up coil?

If you have corrosion around the pick up coil or if the rotor or cap is corroded or burned it can cause a weak spark like this here. I don’t think you have an ignition module or computer (brain) at fault as this usually causes a no spark issue.

What kind of spark plugs have straight ends?

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What happens when distributor cap and rotor fail?

Over time, the contact points on the distributor cap and rotor can wear, have excessive carbon buildup, or even break. Typically, these issues will cause reduced engine performance; however, in severe cases, a failed distributor cap or rotor will prevent your engine from running at all.

Wiggling and slightly twisting the wire boots while pulling upwards will aid in removal. It is a good idea to trace the spark plug wires from each cylinder back to the distributor cap when labeling the wires. Now that the spark plug wires and coil wire are removed from the distribitor cap, the cap can be removed from the distributor.

How do you label the distributor wire on a Dodge Ram?

Using the diagrams located in Figure 4, label each spark plug wire with its associated cylinder number. Starting with spark plug wire #1, follow the engine firing order and label each successive spark plug wire by moving around the distributor in a clockwise motion. The remaining wire in the center of the distributor cap is the coil wire.

How do you remove distributor cap on Dodge Ram?

After loosening the fasteners, remove the distributor cap by simply lifting it up. A bit of maneuvering may be required to remove the cap from the engine bay as the fit is a bit tight at the back of the engine. After removing the cap, the rotor can be removed by simply giving it firm tug upwards.

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Ruth Doyle