Distributor Wire Removal Tool

Post by **MrAl** » 16 Dec 2022, 08:19

Hello there,

Do you need a special pliers or other tool to remove the distributor wires from the cap?
I ask because i tore the boot on my old wire when i removed one of them and i dont want to wreck the brand new wire when i take the dist cap off at some point.

It was really hard to get off, i had to get slip joint pliers (all i had at the time).
When i put the new wire in, it went in really tight and made a 'click' like it was in there forever.

What do you think, and how do you remove your dist cap wires?

Thanks !

Post by **volvolugnut** » 16 Dec 2022, 08:29

There are special tools to do this that have rubberized grips. I have not used them. A small amount of dielectric grease on the boot during install will make them easier to remove.
volvolugnut

454cid · Post by **454cid** » 16 Dec 2022, 11:59

Often old plug wires are hard to remove, and will break. I have done wires on several of my vehicles this past year. The wires on my truck were very difficult to remove and several broke. Usually new ones that you just installed can be removed easily, if you have to go back and change something.

I use silicone dielectric grease, but I've started applying it to the outside of the what I'm putting the wire onto, instead of putting it inside the boot. I use an acid brush to better get it where I want it.

Post by **erikv11** » 16 Dec 2022, 15:17

No, I've never used a special tool for this. I remove them by grasping the boot and puling it off the cap. A stuck boot I guess I would get a screwdriver under the edge to pop it loose.

Your new wires will be easy to unplug from the cap.

Post by **MrAl** » 17 Dec 2022, 00:15

Hello again,

Thanks for the replies.

Just to be clear, it was not actually the boot itself that was stuck it was the metal insert at the end of the wire that was stuck, and when the new wire was installed it went in pretty tight so it seemed like to get it out would take a lot of force.
The old wire boot ripped, but that was because i thought it was the boot that was stuck too so i used a screwdriver under the boot. The boot was loose enough it was just the metal insert that would not come out very easily.
Maybe just knowing that will help, but then i saw these tools for removing the wires so thought it might be better so there is no damage to the wire.
I guess i'll have to see how stuck it is now that it is a new wire and new wire end, and eventually a new cap.