January 4th, 2023, 05:40 PM | #1 |
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Broken spark plug cap clip springs
One of my 250s have broken spring clips in the tips of the spark plug caps. Both caps what are the odds.
There is no resistance when pushing a spark plug on, so I'm worried it will cause problems. I've tried a few failed attempts to make my own spring clips on the brass tip end but nothing trustworthy. Any ideas on a budget fix or a aftermarket replacement that would work? |
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January 5th, 2023, 11:54 AM | #2 |
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Budget? fully disassemble the spark plug cap..... remove/fit (cutting to length as necessary) a clip from the back of a pin-on type badge
The next step? COPs ....do a coil over pug mod link: https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...highlight=cops
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January 6th, 2023, 10:13 AM | #3 |
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You are a genius! A safety pin was the perfect material to use. I'll look into the coil overs some more.
Thanks for your help! |
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January 6th, 2023, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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Here's what I did to repair this.
Step 1: get a safety pin Step 2: cut sharp end off Step 3: bend a little hoop at the end Step 4: insert your hoop into the notched side, confirm you can see it from the top. Step 5: hand wrap the pin round the groove in the top Last futzed with by Shafer; January 6th, 2023 at 10:27 AM. Reason: Adding more details |
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January 6th, 2023, 10:20 AM | #5 |
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Step 6: cut off pin end
Step 7: pull the wire around the notch at the top tightly while holding your finger over the hoop peice to keep it in place. Step 8: cut about where the X is in the picture you need room for all the pin to be pushed into the groove Step 9: use needle nose pliers and go round the top of the groove pushing the pin wire in Step 10: test out your work. If your hoop in the hole is blocking the hole for your spark plug hold the pin in the groove and use a small screw driver to bend the hoop over to the side. 988D5B2A-63CF-4D37-8F53-F6AFFDEB71E0.jpg 2F2327CF-31EA-46C0-AA3F-F3E553230190.jpg 32171BF7-305E-473E-92FE-36A387508CF6.jpg 2D0AA9B4-42E1-4E10-B593-37E7D0554C05.jpg |
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January 6th, 2023, 11:31 AM | #6 |
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good choice on safety pin
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