I made the same repair on a different brand of chainsaw. The metal piece didn’t break, the operator pulled on the wire instead of the boot and the metal piece pulled out of the wire and the boot. To put it back together I lubed the wire and put the boot on first, then attached the metal piece to the wire and it was pretty easy to pull the boot over the metal piece. Another excellent video, thanks for sharing.
Another idea is to soak the rubber boot in a cup of boiling water first to make it more pliable and easier to slide on. Thanks for the great tips Don. 👍
All these years tinkering with small engines, yet I never knew about that coiled connector. I guess I have just been lucky. Once again, you have provided me with information so I can look like a genius to my neighbours!
Had to replace the plug boot on my trimmer. The old boot was so tight I had to cut it off. My replacement boot had a smaller wire opening and I thought there was no way I could get the wire, let alone the metal lead, through the boot. Saw your video...the WD 40 was the secret. Took less than 5 mins...magical. Thanks.
Another great short tip! I like the idea of putting dielectric grease on plug. It's similiar to using anti-seize on items such as tractor axles so you can get the wheels off easily. I have struggled in the past removing older stubborn spark plug boots and have wasted my money buying a new coil / boot. Ugh! Thanks again Don!
Thank you, You made it very clear how to do this. My clip came off the wire when removing boot from spark plug on Stihl backpack, I didn't know how to put it back together. Thanks again for the helpful video
little additional tip...use heat shrink tubibg to hold the metal tab tight to the wire...works really good if the wire has some issues to hold it strong in place...i use wd40 for the boot to start it as well...
I wished I had watched this before I tried to replace it with out knowing what to heck I was doing. After struggling with it for about an hour I watched your video and had it back together in two minutes. Thank you very much for your help.
That happened to me. But luckily it didn’t break the metal part. I slipped the boot on first then the metal part reinstalled the boot on the plug and used dialectic grease! That was 2 years ago still going strong! Thanks for the videos and all your help brother!🇺🇦☮️✌🏻
Thank you, my saw was running fine yesterday and then I could not start it. Tried checking the spark plug and this exact issue happened. I will fix it myself!
I just want to thank you because I am a homeowner and I like to figure things out but this one was beyond me and I was going to pay money to have it repaired but you saved me time and money because this is very doable thanks for your knowledge and I can add another skill in my journey to be a home Craftsman thanks so much
Why not put the boot on the wire first going past the area where the metal contact goes and once you get the boot on put the metal contact on and then pull the boot forward?
I work on small engines everyday and always had problems with these but being honest with you I never thought of that one but most certainly will be trying it next time
That seems easier and the only way I've tried doing this. The hardest part is getting that wire to go around the 90 degree elbow, but its not that hard.
If you thread the boot down the wire till the ignition lead is sticking up and out of the boot you can then pull the boot up and over the sparkplug contact spring. That way you avoid the narrow end. Less chance the spring will come out of the ignition lead.
had my boot slip off today on the chainsaw, thanks for the wd40 tip! got it back on real nice. seems like those coils are on tighter than they used to be. i appreciate the video
BINGO! Thanks this is EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED! And I have a contribution to everyone here! Take the boot and drop it into a cup of hot soapy water for several minutes. The rubber will loosen up and it will SLIP EASILY RIGHT OVER THE SPRING AND WIRE! You wont have to fight with it at all!
Wow...we're talking 1940's concepts that are still relevant today. Insulating boot, good connectivity, lube, etc. And the nasty job of getting that connector into the boot! Interesting. Thanks Dony!
another awesome video, dony! other repair guys get puzzled out i replace boots and spark connectors and I always have a hard time explaining myself. you do an amazing job in explaining your repairs and diagnoses.
Thank you for sharing this information. I had this happen to my snow blower this past winter and was contemplating purchasing a new spark plug wire. Looking at the spark plug boot and wire is exactly what I watched on this video. Thank you very much.
Thanks so much for this video. I have never had this problem until today. It was incredibly helpful to find this video and be able to fix the problem in a few minutes.
I had a similar issue with my boot and connector wire. Glad to see that I guessed correctly and got it all together and working. I will use the WD40 next time to make it a little easier! Thanks!
Love the intro and positive energy Don. Awesome video on this repair (with the technique and tips to make it easy). Hope you and your family have a great weekend. Celebrating the July 4th weekend here in the States.
Great video, exactly what I needed to know. I guess the best way to remove it in the first place is to use pliers on the tip of the rubber closest to the end. Not sure why its so tight and remember small engines having a "C" style metal band that came off a lot easier. Thanks again!
What type of pliers are you using in this video for boot and metal clip brand etc. also straight tool handle set you use for repairing chain saw? Richard
I'm rescuing an MS461 and today tracked it down to an intermittent ignition wire. At first I was happy to find this video but after piercing my finger once, pinching it hard with the pliers, I realized that this method is backwards. Haven't done it in many years and not on a chainsaw, but the boot really needs to go on first. When you pierce the wire with the spring contact, the boot then easily slides up and over the straight portion of the contact. The coil spring never needs to pass through the boot except for entering the large end.
Here I am ready to install a spark plug wire in the homelite st275 string trimmer , the boot was worn out top side shocking me. Come to find out after taking it apart the coil wire at the coil end doesn't have a boot it looks like it's been sealed inside the coil itself with some kind of wax. I never seen this before , do I change the whole coil out or is there a way to get the wire freed from the coil ?
Little off topic but on some off my chainsaws do u think it would help the engine inners on the pull handle to install a small coil spring on the rope knot side so when it shuts down there's a little cushion like non on my 131 pole saw and my my 355 echo and other sawa
Dielectric grease (silicone) will also grease the way. The fact that it's a dielectric does not matter as the pressure points of the wire to plug top cut through the silicone film layer. Also makes getting the boot off easy next time.
thanks . i sometimes fix bad plug wires on my car . mine tend to break right at end that goes on plug . strip 1/2 inch of outer jacket , turn inner conductor 180 degrees back onto outer jacket , re-crimp metal connector over both , slide boot back into place .
We use hair spray, it is slick and allows the wire to slide in, then when dry is solid and helps hold it in place(put in correctly it usually doesn't need help though)
After I put the metal part i n the middle I put some wires isolated around to stay better and cover with some isolated band, that for not moving so much.Have a nice day.
Hello Dony Boy !!! Question for you ,different subject = help ???? I am looking for part number for the bolt that hold the gas bowl on Briggs and Statton engine Could not find it to order ??? Oh i see the pictures every where but no mention about that bolt (jet ) part number I have been through many sites and catalog and still not listed. It has a stamped letter on it R or S ???? Any idea to help me ,also the little gasket with it ??? Thanks in advance Serge
Donny, can you do video on a good home chainsaw around 38cc to 40cc. On value, performance, duribity, clean to service (spark plug, air filter, chain service, parts available). I'm leaning to a Husqvarna 435 or 440 What to see what you come up with.. Thank you
Did the old spark plug actually need replaced? I typically clean spark plugs using a wire brush, then see if there is a difference in starting and running.
You pretty good at conveying information to a lay person, so I decided to ask a question. I am working on a motor from a chipper (Super Tomahawk) 1980s ? an H50 65484P Ser.# 4262D I need a coil but haven't been able to find out what one I need. Can you help? Thanks in Advance.
I made the same repair on a different brand of chainsaw. The metal piece didn’t break, the operator pulled on the wire instead of the boot and the metal piece pulled out of the wire and the boot. To put it back together I lubed the wire and put the boot on first, then attached the metal piece to the wire and it was pretty easy to pull the boot over the metal piece. Another excellent video, thanks for sharing.
Another idea is to soak the rubber boot in a cup of boiling water first to make it more pliable and easier to slide on. Thanks for the great tips Don. 👍
Heat gun.
You help millions of people who are like myself that have little knowledge of these repair procedures.
Thank you for all you do.
All these years tinkering with small engines, yet I never knew about that coiled connector. I guess I have just been lucky. Once again, you have provided me with information so I can look like a genius to my neighbours!
Had to replace the plug boot on my trimmer. The old boot was so tight I had to cut it off. My replacement boot had a smaller wire opening and I thought there was no way I could get the wire, let alone the metal lead, through the boot. Saw your video...the WD 40 was the secret. Took less than 5 mins...magical. Thanks.
Another great short tip! I like the idea of putting dielectric grease on plug. It's similiar to using anti-seize on items such as tractor axles so you can get the wheels off easily. I have struggled in the past removing older stubborn spark plug boots and have wasted my money buying a new coil / boot. Ugh! Thanks again Don!
Thank you, You made it very clear how to do this. My clip came off the wire when removing boot from spark plug on Stihl backpack, I didn't know how to put it back together. Thanks again for the helpful video
little additional tip...use heat shrink tubibg to hold the metal tab tight to the wire...works really good if the wire has some issues to hold it strong in place...i use wd40 for the boot to start it as well...
I wished I had watched this before I tried to replace it with out knowing what to heck I was doing. After struggling with it for about an hour I watched your video and had it back together in two minutes. Thank you very much for your help.
That happened to me. But luckily it didn’t break the metal part. I slipped the boot on first then the metal part reinstalled the boot on the plug and used dialectic grease! That was 2 years ago still going strong! Thanks for the videos and all your help brother!🇺🇦☮️✌🏻
Thank you, my saw was running fine yesterday and then I could not start it. Tried checking the spark plug and this exact issue happened. I will fix it myself!
I just want to thank you because I am a homeowner and I like to figure things out but this one was beyond me and I was going to pay money to have it repaired but you saved me time and money because this is very doable thanks for your knowledge and I can add another skill in my journey to be a home Craftsman thanks so much
Why not put the boot on the wire first going past the area where the metal contact goes and once you get the boot on put the metal contact on and then pull the boot forward?
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I work on small engines everyday and always had problems with these but being honest with you I never thought of that one but most certainly will be trying it next time
That seems easier and the only way I've tried doing this. The hardest part is getting that wire to go around the 90 degree elbow, but its not that hard.
I was thinking the same,but the spark plug wire is very short & probably wont have enough length to allow for this.
If you thread the boot down the wire till the ignition lead is sticking up and out of the boot you can then pull the boot up and over the sparkplug contact spring. That way you avoid the narrow end. Less chance the spring will come out of the ignition lead.
had my boot slip off today on the chainsaw, thanks for the wd40 tip! got it back on real nice. seems like those coils are on tighter than they used to be. i appreciate the video
BINGO! Thanks this is EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED! And I have a contribution to everyone here! Take the boot and drop it into a cup of hot soapy water for several minutes. The rubber will loosen up and it will SLIP EASILY RIGHT OVER THE SPRING AND WIRE! You wont have to fight with it at all!
Wow...we're talking 1940's concepts that are still relevant today. Insulating boot, good connectivity, lube, etc.
And the nasty job of getting that connector into the boot!
Interesting.
Thanks Dony!
I have always just bought a whole new wire. But i can see why this could make sense as well. thanks for sharing
Thanks
another awesome video, dony! other repair guys get puzzled out i replace boots and spark connectors and I always have a hard time explaining myself. you do an amazing job in explaining your repairs and diagnoses.
Brilliant as always. Just bought a used Ryobi string trimmer. Boot head is ripped.
Thank you for sharing this information. I had this happen to my snow blower this past winter and was contemplating purchasing a new spark plug wire. Looking at the spark plug boot and wire is exactly what I watched on this video. Thank you very much.
So much thanks! I was about to just go buy a new trimmer but your video was perfect and applied directly to my ryobi trimmer. Thank you again.
Thank you, Man. Now I can fix my wife's weed whacker.
Worked like a charm and saved me the cost of a new boot/ignition coil! Thanks very much!!
Thanks Man ! I fixed it on my Stihl BG 86. I used the original puncture hole in the wire, the clip was not broken. It works just fine
Better to shorten a bit and make a new one,just to be safe...
Thank you. This helped me to be able to fix a leaf blower with the same problem.
Just the info I needed! Thx. So, if there is room to put the boot on first then slide it up, would you do it?
Can you slide the boot on the wire before putting the clip?
Donyboy - you are a legend! Thanks again for this advice!!
You make the job at hand look very easy,thanks you for your video clips
Thank you for that repair boy that makes sense I've never ran into that but now I know I always watch your videos thanks for all your videos
Thanks so much for the clear helpful video. I just pulled mine loose while getting ready for the next season.
Thanks so much for this video. I have never had this problem until today. It was incredibly helpful to find this video and be able to fix the problem in a few minutes.
Thought I needed to buy a new part but again RUclips and Donyboy73 comes thru. Thanks for posting this easy fix. Saw fired right up.
Didn’t even know those were interchangeable. Thanks again!
You're the man! Thanks for sharing the knowledge. True class act!
Awesome video don! Hope your busy in the shop. Take care!
I feed the HT wire lead through the boot, put the spark plug coil lead on the HT wire, then pull it back into the boot (with lubricant).
I should have read the comments ... usually do but not today !
Thank you so much, was searching a while to find a video like this!
I had a similar issue with my boot and connector wire. Glad to see that I guessed correctly and got it all together and working. I will use the WD40 next time to make it a little easier! Thanks!
Heat the rubber boot up too with a heat gun or blow dryer.
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Love the intro and positive energy Don. Awesome video on this repair (with the technique and tips to make it easy). Hope you and your family have a great weekend. Celebrating the July 4th weekend here in the States.
thanks Carl!
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Great video, exactly what I needed to know. I guess the best way to remove it in the first place is to use pliers on the tip of the rubber closest to the end. Not sure why its so tight and remember small engines having a "C" style metal band that came off a lot easier. Thanks again!
I was "like" number 879, great videos Sir, Blessings to you and your Family
Another great short tip video!
Hello from Ottawa, happy Canada Day.
Thanks for the tip Don.
Happy Canada day. Enjoy the long weekend 👍
thanks Peter!
What type of pliers are you using in this video for boot and metal clip brand etc. also straight tool handle set you use for repairing chain saw? Richard
Thanks again for sharing your vast knowledge. You are money 💰
I'm rescuing an MS461 and today tracked it down to an intermittent ignition wire. At first I was happy to find this video but after piercing my finger once, pinching it hard with the pliers, I realized that this method is backwards. Haven't done it in many years and not on a chainsaw, but the boot really needs to go on first. When you pierce the wire with the spring contact, the boot then easily slides up and over the straight portion of the contact. The coil spring never needs to pass through the boot except for entering the large end.
Thanks. I forgot about that trick. Also, you can adjust your boot orientation on the wire for best alignment and place the spring contact to match.
Dony, you are the Best !Thank you again....
I HATE vampire wires, why does STIHL use these stupid things?!
Excellent video and thank you for taking the time to create this tutorial.
Both my Echos do as well. We're talking frikn prehistoric technology at its finest
Nice video again Don. You always make everything you do look so easy.
Will this work on any power equipment? Like snowblower or mower
yes
Thanks for the part number Don, hope they are in stock!! Too many parts on back order, Briggs cams not til September? Not good!
yes I've noticed so many parts on back orders from Briggs!
Here I am ready to install a spark plug wire in the homelite st275 string trimmer , the boot was worn out top side shocking me. Come to find out after taking it apart the coil wire at the coil end doesn't have a boot it looks like it's been sealed inside the coil itself with some kind of wax. I never seen this before , do I change the whole coil out or is there a way to get the wire freed from the coil ?
Great instructions, will be helpful for many.
Very intetesting. How is the procedure in a 4 cycle equipment?
Little off topic but on some off my chainsaws do u think it would help the engine inners on the pull handle to install a small coil spring on the rope knot side so when it shuts down there's a little cushion like non on my 131 pole saw and my my 355 echo and other sawa
Nice video! Just curious how much a new coil would cost?
Great stuff Dony!
sitting the boot in the wood stove for a few seconds to soften it up works as well
Dielectric grease (silicone) will also grease the way. The fact that it's a dielectric does not matter as the pressure points of the wire to plug top cut through the silicone film layer. Also makes getting the boot off easy next time.
Thank you for this very valuable instruction as always!
thanks . i sometimes fix bad plug wires on my car . mine tend to break right at end that goes on plug . strip 1/2 inch of outer jacket , turn inner conductor 180 degrees back onto outer jacket , re-crimp metal connector over both , slide boot back into place .
Nice job 👍
I've just got Stihl parts excluding boot to replace on new lead for my 1970's Partner.
We use hair spray, it is slick and allows the wire to slide in, then when dry is solid and helps hold it in place(put in correctly it usually doesn't need help though)
Dony boy I owe you a beer! Thanks for this!
After I put the metal part i n the middle I put some wires isolated around to stay better and cover with some isolated band, that for not moving so much.Have a nice day.
grouse stuff Donny mate and yep i do the same thing when i replace a clip on a spark plug wire and boot etc.
The biggest help would be if the manufacturers would use a better setup
Hello Dony Boy !!! Question for you ,different subject = help ????
I am looking for part number for the bolt that hold the gas bowl on Briggs and Statton engine
Could not find it to order ??? Oh i see the pictures every where but no mention about that bolt (jet ) part number
I have been through many sites and catalog and still not listed.
It has a stamped letter on it R or S ????
Any idea to help me ,also the little gasket with it ???
Thanks in advance
Serge
Once again thank-you and God Bless!
Good info. Thanks for sharing Dony!
Hola Dony ur great man thanks for video 👍👍
Can we use motorcycle or scooter spark plug cap instead of old one?
it's better to use the original cap
vary nice pro tip thank you
Thank you very much - just helped me out :)
Donny, can you do video on a good home chainsaw around 38cc to 40cc. On value, performance, duribity, clean to service (spark plug, air filter, chain service, parts available). I'm leaning to a Husqvarna 435 or 440 What to see what you come up with.. Thank you
Don, up date. I bought a new Echo CS400. Quality better than Husqvarna. Why better price than Stihl. Had good reviews.
Great post Dony!!!😀👍👍👍
So many helpful tips !
Than you sir
Is this the same on a snowblower?
Thank you so much this video really helps
thank man I never knew the spring was shaped like that
Very helpful! Thanks Dony Boy!
Got it DB73, I hope this doesn't happen to me. I'm going to be careful from now on. God Bless My Friend👍
great video! Thank you Sir!
Is this true for other brands? My husband Has a Ryobi Chainsaw and the spring and boot came off when taking off the spark plug
Great info.. Enjoy your Canada Day🇨🇦
It's very useful and specific
Did the old spark plug actually need replaced? I typically clean spark plugs using a wire brush, then see if there is a difference in starting and running.
Wow! Thank you very much Don!
Bloody brilliant buddy....thx.
Great tip!
Another great job there Young Man
thanks Robert, have a good weekend!
@@donyboy73 you do the same thing.donny👍😎
Good information don mate
You are the MAN 💪
Swiping up quickly I thought I saw someone holding the Stanley Cup in a thumbnail. Turned out to be a giant spark plug 🤣
You pretty good at conveying information to a lay person, so I decided to ask a question. I am working on a motor from a chipper (Super Tomahawk) 1980s ? an H50 65484P Ser.# 4262D I need a coil but haven't been able to find out what one I need. Can you help? Thanks in Advance.