How to Build Spark Plug Wires | Hagerty DIY

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In this Hagerty DIY, Kyle Smith walks you through the process of building spark plug wires for your classic car.
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  • @666Harleyman
    @666Harleyman6 жыл бұрын

    or just put the boot on the wire first then crimp the wire and slide the boot down to cover it

  • @hasbeengood

    @hasbeengood

    6 жыл бұрын

    of course!! My thought also.

  • @seanrebelo8016

    @seanrebelo8016

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tbh putting the boot on first is actually the way it's supposed to be done

  • @thomasbouyer8701

    @thomasbouyer8701

    6 жыл бұрын

    Why make it simple when you can make it complicated!!! AH AH AH

  • @evelasq1

    @evelasq1

    6 жыл бұрын

    good idea!

  • @GETUPANDGO

    @GETUPANDGO

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fine, if you want to get all efficient and clever, lol

  • @bmerfunitec
    @bmerfunitec Жыл бұрын

    The community of experienced comments around this instructive video don’t distract from the basic value it gives. Rather the community develop for watchers, a better deeper grasp of all aspects. Thank you collective/collaborators. 👍🏻

  • @TERMINATORT8OO119
    @TERMINATORT8OO1193 жыл бұрын

    When you take off the first silicone insulation when you come down to the core do not take the second black insulation off you just fold it back then crimp the connector on another thing I suggest that works for me is put your boot on first for the distributor then cut and crimp your wire Slide the boot over your wire and your crimped piece is better than forcing it the other way train mechanic

  • @MrItsthething
    @MrItsthething6 жыл бұрын

    You can also use a razor blade to carefully cut the insulation away - cut almost down to the conducting core, all the way around, and then twist and pull. The rubber insulation comes clean off.

  • @evelasq1
    @evelasq16 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing.

  • @rubentrujillo3511
    @rubentrujillo35116 жыл бұрын

    leave the black graphite sheath on the fiberglass threads!!!!!

  • @adventuresofwillandshelby6013

    @adventuresofwillandshelby6013

    5 жыл бұрын

    ruben trujillo I’m here to learn... not being an ass... But why?

  • @chanakyasinha8046

    @chanakyasinha8046

    4 жыл бұрын

    Graphite is a conductor

  • @cr33po778

    @cr33po778

    4 жыл бұрын

    That was the first thing that threw me off ...He has got no clue. The small black "insulation" is GRAPHITE and is what carries the high voltage charge. In Japan they started to coil a very thin wire around the graphite.

  • @stekay5273
    @stekay52739 ай бұрын

    Thank you for that. Just to let you know I found it easier to put the rubber boot on the cable before crimping the coil connector end on first lubricating it with a small amount of Vaseline

  • @realsecman
    @realsecman Жыл бұрын

    Slide the cap on before you put the ends on. saves a lot of trouble getting the cap over the metal ends.

  • @ponchoh.sanchez137
    @ponchoh.sanchez1374 жыл бұрын

    thanks friend for the information thank you very much blessings for you and your family send you a big hug. since I have been having many problems with a fault code that cannot be found 👍👌🙏💯👼

  • @austinlowery3176
    @austinlowery31766 жыл бұрын

    I feel like this has to be this guy's first time doing this...

  • @weldingjunkie

    @weldingjunkie

    4 жыл бұрын

    I fear you are right. Clear you exhaust? Lol say it with me manifold. 😂

  • @robkesik6382

    @robkesik6382

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@weldingjunkie Ok, and what's the FULL name of that part? Exhaust Manifold. So, You're both half right?

  • @weldingjunkie

    @weldingjunkie

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@robkesik6382 You obviously did not watch the video

  • @robkesik6382

    @robkesik6382

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@weldingjunkie sure I did. He said to keep the wires the correct length to keep them away from the exhaust. You smuggly corrected him to manifold. If the name of the part he was referring to is the exhaust manifold, than NEITHER of you are correct based on your need to have his term 100% match the name of the part.

  • @weldingjunkie

    @weldingjunkie

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@robkesik6382 haha ok 👌🏼 Troll.

  • @Imraaan1022
    @Imraaan10222 жыл бұрын

    I have worked on two classic cars and I can tell you from first hand experience...you are not supposed to put dielectric grease on the metal portion of the spark plug wire as the dielectric grease is not a conductor of electricity. By putting the grease on the metal portion of the wire it will cause the ware to over heat and not function properly. You should only put the grease on the opening of the terminal. this will allow the boot not to stick and prevent tearing upon removal.

  • @bmerfunitec

    @bmerfunitec

    Жыл бұрын

    Ok thanks. But otherwise you’d support this informative example…right?

  • @realsecman

    @realsecman

    Жыл бұрын

    Act all smart and you spell wire wrong.

  • @uncajimbo
    @uncajimbo6 жыл бұрын

    "So after I forgot to put the boot on first, I like to put dielectric grease on, and then hammer it on" OK Thanks for the well informed instruction.

  • @rogerj7327

    @rogerj7327

    6 жыл бұрын

    Man,, I was cringing when he was twisting the heck out of the wire trying to get the boot on.

  • @bugginryan

    @bugginryan

    2 жыл бұрын

    lmfao

  • @thomasmick469

    @thomasmick469

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing, but then thought well I’m forgetful sometimes as are many others. Perhaps this will show someone that forgot to put the boot on first that they won’t absolutely need to start over. But yeah I cringed at first.

  • @lollipop84858

    @lollipop84858

    2 ай бұрын

    You still need the grease to help get it on the wire before crimping though

  • @bmerfunitec
    @bmerfunitec Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. A very well developed, clear and well videoed exemplar for me. Best regards to you. Thanks. My little Hillman Husky will appreciate your input. 😆

  • @rachaelhilton2696
    @rachaelhilton26964 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making that! It’s just what I needed. Great job! Big like!

  • @sirensofnewjerseyissimplyt429
    @sirensofnewjerseyissimplyt4296 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @ChengSAE
    @ChengSAE2 жыл бұрын

    My favorite part was the finger and lube. 4 years later I didn't need this but thanks.

  • @ufowatch
    @ufowatch5 жыл бұрын

    good job good information. for the future i would put the boot on the wire first then the end this way it does not take any force to get the boot on as its already done.

  • @Gearz70
    @Gearz706 жыл бұрын

    The inner connector wire should be folded back over the wire before it slides into the terminal to make a good connection.

  • @grantw.whitwam9948
    @grantw.whitwam99486 жыл бұрын

    Good video, any shortcomings have been covered in the comments, thanks.

  • @atomicdmt8763
    @atomicdmt876311 ай бұрын

    rawsome! I wasnt aware of how easy is was to do this. I have a crazy long main lead from the ign coil and the inside of my engine cover is metal foil (van, doghouse) and I am suspecting Im getting misfires from wire contact, proxi

  • @mp330600
    @mp3306006 жыл бұрын

    Put the boot on first. Are you sure you know what your doing?

  • @edwardglasser9602

    @edwardglasser9602

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bronco Billy a

  • @gplusgplus2286

    @gplusgplus2286

    4 жыл бұрын

    probably not lol

  • @davidweston9115
    @davidweston91153 жыл бұрын

    On my wires I tried doing it with the black "inner insulation" still intact, and they had too much resistance when checked with fluke meter. (several Megaohms). So I stripped that part and did like this boy did, and when checking on the meter, they read correctly afterwards. It confuses me because I've done 20 sets of wires and this is the only one that wouldn't function unless I took away that black "inner sleave" that surrounds the tiny thin threads. And this was all with a set of factory wires that had both ends on from the factory. The reason I tested and did them over like I did was because the car ran terribly, missing constantly. I don't think I will ever know the real answer with everyone knowing everything and half of them saying it wrong. (but we don't know which half)

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco12702 жыл бұрын

    Trying to put the boot on after you crimped the terminal seems like the hard way to do it. I slide the boot on the wire before I crimp the terminal...then it slides forward over the terminal very easily.

  • @snicrep1484
    @snicrep14846 жыл бұрын

    its more difficult to get the wire through an elbowed boot, at least the spark plug end. ( Ididnt need the straight on). I tried it both ways.

  • @GETUPANDGO
    @GETUPANDGO6 жыл бұрын

    Probably won't have to do this, but at least I now know how

  • @kod2299
    @kod22993 жыл бұрын

    Good video on how ' not to do it' 😅

  • @ObesePuppies
    @ObesePuppies6 жыл бұрын

    I like these type of videos

  • @juneidabubakar2756

    @juneidabubakar2756

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fuentes me too

  • @BullProspecting
    @BullProspectingАй бұрын

    I'm wondering why you didn't put the cover on first before crimping the wire? Is this like a pro tip to prevent something? I have to make some unfortunately .. I noticed you never put on the boot covers to show how its done. That part is what I'm struggling with.

  • @christianpaul1448
    @christianpaul14486 жыл бұрын

    your channel is awesome..you are artists

  • @johnritchie4801
    @johnritchie48012 жыл бұрын

    SHOULD HAVE PUT THE BOOT ON BEFORE CRIMPING

  • @hueyhoolihan582
    @hueyhoolihan58211 ай бұрын

    probably left the most important part out. the part that shows how the wire is folded back under the connector so as to make the contact between the wire and the connector.

  • @GotScout
    @GotScout9 ай бұрын

    *** Tip #1, @"8:45"... preload a section of heat shrink on wire, then grease and pre-load the boot too.... THEN do all the wiring crap...

  • @mikesecondo2254
    @mikesecondo22545 жыл бұрын

    Let's see a 90 boot on a 8.5 mm wire!!!!

  • @djsuretay1
    @djsuretay1 Жыл бұрын

    What do you do with the wire that was in the white insulation

  • @PROTEUS_SEER-OF-EONS
    @PROTEUS_SEER-OF-EONS2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to KZread! Here you will be misled through a series of overproduced videos!

  • @Mahaney82
    @Mahaney822 жыл бұрын

    Im about to do this for my first time and every other video I have watch says there is no need to strip the inner wire. You either fold it back or clamp it with a secondary pinch point. I'm a little confused.

  • @jpalmiotti

    @jpalmiotti

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too. I’m leaning towards not stripping that inner black sleeve. I’m doing this for a motorcycle not a car; I wonder if there’s a difference… came to the comments to find someone’s expert opinion on this.

  • @MrMrsregor
    @MrMrsregor Жыл бұрын

    im confused, MSD's video shows them leaving the black layer of inner insulation on and Hagerty's video shows them stripping it off .?.!. which is it ? they both seem like a trustable source, but both do it different

  • @JRsGarage
    @JRsGarage6 жыл бұрын

    So this video would have you strip off the inner core insulation and expose the fibers before folding back on itself in the crimp. I've watched other videos that leave the inner insulation on and fold it back while intact. Which way is the correct way?

  • @rubentrujillo3511

    @rubentrujillo3511

    6 жыл бұрын

    this guy Screwed Up! He stripped the graphite coating or skin of the fiberglass threads, gotta leave that black sheath on!!!

  • @jamesharris5232

    @jamesharris5232

    5 жыл бұрын

    Leaving the graphite on. I've seen old plugs with the graphite sheath still intact. Especially from factory.

  • @gothicstar6

    @gothicstar6

    Жыл бұрын

    I belive the graphite coating is there to keep the fine threads collected or am I wrong?

  • @mikepelz7004
    @mikepelz70046 жыл бұрын

    you used the crimper wrong, the double side should have been the only crimp you needed.

  • @matthewlewellen6516

    @matthewlewellen6516

    3 жыл бұрын

    how can you use the crimper wrong when you are using the wrong crimper

  • @PaulA-ky6bv
    @PaulA-ky6bv2 жыл бұрын

    Where do I get 10.5 mm distributor ends for a Vortec?

  • @youtuber-MGTOW
    @youtuber-MGTOW6 жыл бұрын

    boot on first

  • @rans471
    @rans4712 жыл бұрын

    I am getting ready to connect my spark plug wires for my tractor b ut when I cut the end off there is no metal wire inside. How can this work with out a metal wire inside. I that skinny rope in the core conductive?

  • @atomlinsonson8788

    @atomlinsonson8788

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes!

  • @davidlytle6931
    @davidlytle69314 жыл бұрын

    I think there is a major mistake at the 4:50 mark when he strips the black sleeve to expose the white fiberglass threads. Isn't the black sleeve the conductor? By stripping the black sleeve, he has rendered this wire totally useless. Am I correct?

  • @americanstreet8704

    @americanstreet8704

    3 жыл бұрын

    Correct the black is the conductor you don’t strip that

  • @johnlaws9853
    @johnlaws98533 жыл бұрын

    Do a damn 90° boot!!

  • @benfitch8795
    @benfitch87955 жыл бұрын

    The boot should have gone in before the crimp on the end. And putting dielectric grease on the cap to slip it on just greases the cap connection, as dielectric grease is insulating your only decreasing the effectiveness of the connections

  • @fredkaier1405

    @fredkaier1405

    3 ай бұрын

    dielectric grease is a conductor

  • @benfitch8795

    @benfitch8795

    3 ай бұрын

    @@fredkaier1405 your absolutely right. Thanks for correcting my comment. I was less informed 5 years ago.

  • @barrygordon1173
    @barrygordon11732 жыл бұрын

    Those fancy wire stippers have a cutter on them...lol

  • @robertparzych7852
    @robertparzych78523 жыл бұрын

    This is the incorrect way. You should leave the inner black sheath on the plug wire.

  • @wrenchmanhotrods1247
    @wrenchmanhotrods12474 ай бұрын

    Why didn't you show the 90 degree distributor end that the hardest .

  • @MrEyad1990
    @MrEyad19906 жыл бұрын

    You should off slid down the boot first before crumbing it .

  • @7oblitz488
    @7oblitz4882 жыл бұрын

    Does this work for motorcycles

  • @davcot3675
    @davcot36753 жыл бұрын

    Put. AP on first. Before crimping wire

  • @jackantoine5185
    @jackantoine51855 жыл бұрын

    So many mistakes it’s hard to know where to start so I won’t

  • @Lilthrasher
    @Lilthrasher6 жыл бұрын

    No way! My name is Kyle Smith, what's up?

  • @robbiehattaway5765
    @robbiehattaway57653 жыл бұрын

    He would pick the easy straight boot. He should have installed the 90 degree boot. The word weenie comes to mind.

  • @rodgerhoveka9125
    @rodgerhoveka91253 жыл бұрын

    i need to now where i can get every thing to do spark plug wires

  • @matthewlewellen6516

    @matthewlewellen6516

    3 жыл бұрын

    dont ask this guy. all the tools he is using are residential wiring. The crimp he applied is very poor. you should look at Jegs website or Amazon ,any auto store

  • @kurtg5645
    @kurtg56456 жыл бұрын

    Wrong crimp tool,wrong cable strip tool,wrong about putting the cap afterward. So it's about nothing right here. Is this the right way to make 'HOW TO' video?

  • @weldingjunkie
    @weldingjunkie4 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully the 112k views no one did it this way.

  • @joe-hp4nk
    @joe-hp4nk5 жыл бұрын

    Two things , first he didn't put the boot on first and second he didn't fold the wire back over so it will contact the terminal.

  • @TomfromExeter

    @TomfromExeter

    4 жыл бұрын

    Folded at 07:11

  • @toolguyslayer1
    @toolguyslayer16 жыл бұрын

    Oh I see what the comment was saying now yeah he did it backwards you put the cover on first and then crimp it one time and that would usually spray mine with WD-40 I see what the comment was saying oh yeah he did it backwards you put the cover on first and then trumpet one time and I would usually spray mine with WD 40

  • @Homjachello
    @Homjachello5 жыл бұрын

    Хм, я обычно центральный провод загибаю под наконечник и обжимаю...

  • @tableseven8133
    @tableseven8133 Жыл бұрын

    Something I find weird about now three of these example of assembly on KZread and this is the worst, if you are running a straight connector, why OH WHY not run the wire through before adding the connector instead of then having to force the larger object through a very tight fit end part. Having the right tool is a great part of this but have we lost all common sense....

  • @anthonygasparini1734
    @anthonygasparini1734 Жыл бұрын

    Put the boot on the wire set first before you make up the end so you don't tear the boot...crimping the end before putting on the boot is a rookie mistake!

  • @johnmilner7603
    @johnmilner76034 жыл бұрын

    Your not suppose to strip off the insulation on the inside wire.

  • @burtmcgurt3577
    @burtmcgurt35773 жыл бұрын

    You do not remove the carbon shield from the core!

  • @ejscarfo

    @ejscarfo

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing.

  • @supertuned
    @supertuned4 жыл бұрын

    you are not supposed to strip the core.

  • @amit2hotgun
    @amit2hotgun4 жыл бұрын

    This should be a 3-4 min video. Also, slide the boot onto the cable first and then crimp it. SMH

  • @rjl6532
    @rjl65325 жыл бұрын

    They should stick to sell insurance

  • @ZeGermanHam
    @ZeGermanHam Жыл бұрын

    This video needs to be taken down by @Hagerty. There are too many mistakes/bad info within it, and it's one of the first videos that comes up when searching KZread for videos about plug wires. So many people have been/will continue to be improperly taught how to do this task by following this video.

  • @marsh1707
    @marsh17076 жыл бұрын

    Don’t you mean HT leads??

  • @nzsaltflatsracer8054

    @nzsaltflatsracer8054

    6 жыл бұрын

    They didn't know wtf I was talking about when I first used that term here in the US.

  • @robertparzych7852
    @robertparzych78523 жыл бұрын

    Also those pliers he is using are JUNK!!

  • @princesssolace4337
    @princesssolace43374 жыл бұрын

    You don't do wiring that much l see...should have put the boot like how mic cables are done.

  • @user-oj8xk6kz2u
    @user-oj8xk6kz2u3 ай бұрын

    Wow I'm deaf mute I'm see video thanks help me ...

  • @MrBoehol
    @MrBoehol10 ай бұрын

    This is wrong, you should leave the inner carbon on .That is the conductor ....

  • @fuji2447
    @fuji24476 жыл бұрын

    Last

  • @overthehillsandfaraway7411
    @overthehillsandfaraway7411 Жыл бұрын

    How not to assemble a wire

  • @rjl6532
    @rjl65325 жыл бұрын

    Totally a bad installation boots should go on first then strip wire but don’t strip off the black conductor this guy is a jerk We build wire sets for a living

  • @Maverick8175

    @Maverick8175

    4 жыл бұрын

    Roman Lucyszyn he’s a jerk?

  • @robertadriano8100
    @robertadriano81004 жыл бұрын

    ..inserting that cap that way is dumb dude..lol.. you should have it go in into the wire first before all the connector attachment and crimping process is done..much easier plus it could save you that grease stuff off your fingertips..hehe

  • @stephanieo6252
    @stephanieo62522 жыл бұрын

    The terminal your showing isnt correct. Proper wire and terminal vary. Terminals are put on from a large roll that runs through a machine. That machine is a human operated machine operated by a foot pedal. Wires must be CAREFULLY inserted into the terminal. The wire only goes into the terminal to a specific depth. You cant just insert it blindly. Then the crimp should be done to just a specific depth. As to hold it on but not penetrate it. If too deep or too loose it will damage it or come off. Then they go through a pull test. It tests how much pressure it takes to remove it. Too easy and it will work off there and too tight damages it. Those boots are NOT designed to be done by hand. In factory we soak the boots in Silicone. Then the boots are placed on a machine that has a special rod. the rod spreads the boot open then we place the wires in and then pull off. Please get correct info prior to making a video telling people how to do it. Its far better to purchase them already made.

  • @jimmysavo8829
    @jimmysavo88295 жыл бұрын

    why you don't put the boot before crimp the wire? this is a very stupid job!

  • @robertpapp96
    @robertpapp962 жыл бұрын

    If you do it for yourself it's your business, but please do not teach that.. like others mentioned you have no clue what you do...

  • @TJFLHT08
    @TJFLHT086 жыл бұрын

    First

  • @patton9696
    @patton96967 ай бұрын

    Too far away. Make it close up

  • @roverman985
    @roverman9854 жыл бұрын

    Ha Ha Ha I get it. This is a how not to do it video. He absolutely done all of it wrong.

  • @faithfulpatriot4008
    @faithfulpatriot40088 күн бұрын

    Some college degrees are worthless. 😂

  • @Zarkdx97
    @Zarkdx976 жыл бұрын

    first

  • @sirensofnewjerseyissimplyt429

    @sirensofnewjerseyissimplyt429

    6 жыл бұрын

    Zark Dx yes you are

  • @RevHardGarage
    @RevHardGarage4 жыл бұрын

    Literally everything you did was wrong.

  • @christopherbaird4952
    @christopherbaird49523 жыл бұрын

    Please take this video down. I just ruined a set of spark plug wires because I followed your directions and stripped the "inner insulation." And putting the boot on after crimping the end? That's just dumb.

  • @otis1716
    @otis17162 ай бұрын

    Msd has a wayyyy better video

  • @savagenomore
    @savagenomore4 жыл бұрын

    OMFG....why does youtube allow "how to" videos that have some guy that hasn't a damn clue of the "how to" part of the subject of the video...I mean it's like they got Kyle from the accounts receivable department then had him grow a beard to make a how to vid for crimping plug wires...smh

  • @robkesik6382

    @robkesik6382

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Man, Kyle is a good dude. Leave him out of this...

  • @krobe1000
    @krobe10004 жыл бұрын

    This guy talks to much this video should be 2 minutes not almost 12

  • @captnjaygreybeard6394
    @captnjaygreybeard63942 жыл бұрын

    Cant recommend, too many wrongs in this video

  • @wesleyvinal9801
    @wesleyvinal98012 жыл бұрын

    1.75m followers for this? What a joke

  • @pippadhiety228
    @pippadhiety2283 жыл бұрын

    noob, you do this all wrong my thinks but thats another story... "debris flying around my engine compartment" hahaha whats flying around my engine compartment? you funny...

  • @otis1716
    @otis17162 ай бұрын

    This guy really pisses me off as a mechanic

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