Thread: How do you crimp ends on plug wires?

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I have been making my spark plug for years, but I think that info on your post Denny, may make it a little easier.
I usually have to redo them at least three times, so I leave enough extra, and on those rare ocassions I do not screw up the first time, I end up with excessive length.

Jack

Thanks guys,
The directions are for 10.8mm 300+ Ferro-Spiral wires.
My wires are Accel 4041 8mm Super Stock.
Same procedure?

BTW the conductor feels like plastic . Ofcourse it's not but it sure feels weird like teflon or something. I don't see any metal inside so it's not like I have to strip it further down? Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Thanks Denny!

I really appreciate the time you took to help me out (As you and others do so often).

Just to add a visual.................

Quality tools always seem to make a job go easier. If you plan to play with cars, and electrical stuff specifically, a crimper such as this one will be a good addition to your tool box. Not only will it do a variety of plug wire ends, it also will do "regular" wiring terminals. Advantages are that it's made of a heavier gauge metal, and doesn't flex at the pivot like some cheapie units do. The grips also feel better to the hand.