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spark plug wire question

bellison80
How far inside the coil should the spark plug wire be? Is there a set spec for this?
Brian E
Ann Arbor Mi
Current Bike: 1979 cb750f supersport
Previous: 1978 Kz650
              1993 Yamaha Fzr600
              1978 Suzuki gs550
              1984 Honda Elite 125
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Re: spark plug wire question

bellison80
When I put the new wires on it looked as if this was adjustable. Like I could push them all the way in or just part of the way.
Brian E
Ann Arbor Mi
Current Bike: 1979 cb750f supersport
Previous: 1978 Kz650
              1993 Yamaha Fzr600
              1978 Suzuki gs550
              1984 Honda Elite 125
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Re: spark plug wire question

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They should only go in 3/8 to 1/2 inch. As long as they are making contact they should be alright.
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bellison80
Ok great I will check it out. Thank you Tools.
Brian E
Ann Arbor Mi
Current Bike: 1979 cb750f supersport
Previous: 1978 Kz650
              1993 Yamaha Fzr600
              1978 Suzuki gs550
              1984 Honda Elite 125
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Re: spark plug wire question

bellison80
Went and checked my wires and pushed them in tight. Before bike was running rough and struggling past about 5000rpms. Running much better now. Just need to dial in the carbs and sync.
Brian E
Ann Arbor Mi
Current Bike: 1979 cb750f supersport
Previous: 1978 Kz650
              1993 Yamaha Fzr600
              1978 Suzuki gs550
              1984 Honda Elite 125