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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Just an FYI - if you pull the wire and clip out of an old plug wire, you can use the boot as an excellent tool for starting plugs without scratching or dinging your coated headers. Once started then it is easy to get the socket on it without a hassle and no scratching of your headers.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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I've used rubber hose for years, great for deep wells where you can see the plug.
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rubber hose was always good too, but always had to find a straight piece. The boot is tailor made. If you need extra length a 1/4 in piece of dowel does the trick.
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Originally Posted by dougbfresh
I've used rubber hose for years, great for deep wells where you can see the plug.
Me too ^^, thanks for the tip, I will try that next time
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Good tip. I too have used an old piece of rubber hose to do mine.
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