Spark plugs wire pliers
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An older version of these is the only Mac tool I own. They work ok.
An older version of these is the only Mac tool I own. They work ok.
finn
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Who has a car with spark plug wires?
quite a few people... plenty of them still on the road
WWheeler
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Heh, I've got 4 vehicles and more than a dozen pieces of equipment with spark plug wires (add a couple more dozen if we're counting chainsaws, mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc) to take care of, not to mention friends and family's cars/trucks that routinely get worked on here also.
It depends on what and where the plug wire is, but of these two I tend to use the ring nose pliers more often. Both work well.
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hautpot
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those lisle spark plug pliers are terrible.
WWheeler
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I really like them when the wire is something they can reach. Have used them a LOT in the ~15yrs or so I've had them, especially on small engines/equipment. Not as useful under a hood because they don't often reach. That said, I have zero complaints about them. They grip the plug wire without worrying about hurting it better than anything else I've ever used, a lot more than the hog ring pliers, which if you aren't careful can rip apart a plug boot.
Edit: That said, those Mac pliers linked above look like the tool for the job. It's now on my list.
Later Edit: Looking around at those Mac SP700 I noticed Stanley-Proto JFE600A and JFE700A pliers also kept popping up that AFAICT look identical. Anywho, I just ordered a set of the latter off ebay for $25.
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ihateminimumwage
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I deal with them all day on generators. Best I've found are the Knipex 38 91 200 "Mechanics Grabber Pliers". Work perfectly for pulling spark plug boots, fuel lines, heater hose, etc.
Wamsutta
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I do. GM V6. And there's no room for plug wire pliers.
Yea most stuff is COP (Coil on Plug) these days. So with a separate coil for each plug there is no need for spark plugs wires. The coils just plug on top of the plugs. There are still some engines with very short wires as packaging is a problem fitting those bulky coils on top of the cam/valve covers.
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oldwino
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I really like the Lisle’s. Only ones I have that will get around header tube
I have the three piece (sizes) set from Blue Point. I ended up getting them over the Knipex (one size only) when I found the Knipex were too big to grip for what I used them on most.
I looked the Harbor Freight and passed. The rounded tips were not well aligned , burned looking metal, etc. The Blue Point are but much better in that regard.
Wouldn't mind getting some of the Snap On pistol grip style too.
I also figured the three sizes might lend themselves for other uses such as pulling/ plugging RCA plugs in the back of hard to reach into stereo cabinets, manipulating other round stuff. Just seem like something that might come in handy for other than spark plugs.
Seth
I looked the Harbor Freight and passed. The rounded tips were not well aligned , burned looking metal, etc. The Blue Point are but much better in that regard.
Wouldn't mind getting some of the Snap On pistol grip style too.
I also figured the three sizes might lend themselves for other uses such as pulling/ plugging RCA plugs in the back of hard to reach into stereo cabinets, manipulating other round stuff. Just seem like something that might come in handy for other than spark plugs.
Seth
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skulldrinker
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You will need more than one style for all possible obstructions and angles. I have three different ones.
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bwringer
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Yep. As with many "which tool" questions, the correct answer is "all the above".
Heck, you could end up using several on the same engine depending on what kind of access you have to the plugs.
BDT/NWMN
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Lisle has a boot puller that looks like a bent-up screwdriver..
I bought it for 3100 and 3400 GM V6 engines. Amazon..
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bobemmerich
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I have a few pairs...The Lisle 51750 adjustables are good, but on GM V-6 engines I prefer the middle Lisle 51250 one. The 3rd set I've had for years ( I don't remember the maker-Mac I think) and to be honest never really liked them.
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WWheeler
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Added a set of Proto Spark Plug Pliers to my warchest today.
Really started out searching for the MAC SP700A that L.Cheapo posted above and these Stanley-Proto JFE700As popped up and looked pretty much identical to me. Not sure if they are the OEM for the Mac or not but seeing as these were new for roughly the same as a pretty beat up looking used set of the Macs the Protos won out. I think I'm going to like'em a lot.
Really started out searching for the MAC SP700A that L.Cheapo posted above and these Stanley-Proto JFE700As popped up and looked pretty much identical to me. Not sure if they are the OEM for the Mac or not but seeing as these were new for roughly the same as a pretty beat up looking used set of the Macs the Protos won out. I think I'm going to like'em a lot.
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