Replacement Ignition Clips - Luck?
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Well, I know I have 3 clips at least that need replaced. Of those at least 2 are missing the rubber o-rings. Just seems like I should replace them as they're brittle and seemingly loose without the zip ties.
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Anyone had any luck with these?
https://www.amazon.com/Modular-Ignit.../dp/B01N4MV430
I'm still having some misfire issues, and since I have several of these clips that don't really hold on -- even with a zip tie -- I'd like to replace them without buying an entire wiring harness from Ford.
https://www.amazon.com/Modular-Ignit.../dp/B01N4MV430
I'm still having some misfire issues, and since I have several of these clips that don't really hold on -- even with a zip tie -- I'd like to replace them without buying an entire wiring harness from Ford.
Motorcraft part is about $40 each, NAPA gets just at $21 each and I'm sure Dorman, SMP et al has them for a bit less too. For the most part those shown in the link might be good for a one time plug change, possibly breaking next time they're removed. Having broken one of those once upon a time the hassle of replacing it on an E-Series van has me carefully removing them these days. If one becomes difficult to release a hair dryer or low-powered heat gun helps them come loose.
I'd be interested hearing from anyone whose used those parts and their degree of longer term success holding contact.
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Would love to know your impressions after installation. BTW if you're not already ahead of me I'd use "red" (18-22 gauge) heat-shrinkable solderless crimp connectors.
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Thanks! I had almost forgot that I needed those... Would have been another day before I got them done.
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Just a heads up, you can remove the wires from the existing plugs without splicing wires. It's the same procedure with a weather tite plugs.
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Just looked that up, fantastic. Much faster and less tools needed. Many thanks!
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Well, these specific clips DO NOT work with the original wires. The metal connectors are slightly larger? (hard to tell) and the seal gasket on the wire itself is larger on the factory wire than on the aftermarket. This kit required soldering.
That being said, I didn't get to finish. Was doing some other testing/cleaning of the COP and examining the plug when I managed to slip and fall off the truck, hurling the COP bolt to an unknown location. So, to Ford Parts I'll be going tomorrow.
That being said, I didn't get to finish. Was doing some other testing/cleaning of the COP and examining the plug when I managed to slip and fall off the truck, hurling the COP bolt to an unknown location. So, to Ford Parts I'll be going tomorrow.
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TIA
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When an NAPA replacement connector with wires runs over $20 each, the Ford/Motorcraft equivalent listing well over $40 each $6 is a steal! Added benefit is no messing wiring splices, looks and functions much much better.
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