pulling plug wires

Bayou Dave

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I have a 4.3L MC and the plug wires are pretty difficult to get to in order to remove the plug wires. I have searched for plug wire pullers and any of them for marine have a ground wire on it and cost over $35. Is it really necessary to ground the tool if you remove the neg battery cable? If it is not necessary I can get a plug wire tool for under 10 bucks.
 
Don S

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Re: pulling plug wires

The reason for the ground wire on those tools is for pulling the plug wires when the engine is running, keeps you from getting zapped.
 
smokeonthewater

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Re: pulling plug wires

What I do is just make sure the engine compartment is thoroughly ventilated to remove any explosive fumes before working and use standard automotive tools..... no wires for me
 
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Re: pulling plug wires

are we talking about pulling the wires off when the engine is running? like cylinder drop test? or just removing them?
 
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Re: pulling plug wires

since he said he would remove the negative battery cable then I'd say that the engine would not be running
 
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Re: pulling plug wires

DRS4164 said:
Yes... engine not running so I can change the plugs.
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Ayuh,... Just reach down under, 'n give 'em a slight Twist as yer pullin', 'n they oughta come right off....

Yankin' on 'em with pliers just rips 'em up...
 
V153

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Re: pulling plug wires

Ya that'n it's kinda hard to change a plug with the motor running ...
 
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