MALLORY 1266

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SPARK PLUG WIRE TERMINAL AND BOOT
STANDARD BOOTS AND TERMINALS
HEI BOOTS AND TERMINALS
1. Measure and cut the spark plug wire to desired length.
1. Measure and cut the spark plug wire to desired length.
2. Install distributor cap boot on the spark plug wire (see Figure 1). To ease
installation, put a small amount of silicone based lubricant on the spark
plug wire.
2. Strip approximately 5/8" of insulation from the spark plug wire end. DO
NOT cut into the wire conductor core (see Figure 2).
3. Strip approximately 5/8" of insulation from the spark plug wire end. DO
NOT cut into the wire conductor core (see Figure 2).
4. Fold the wire core over the outside of the spark plug wire (see Figure 3).
3. Fold the wire core over the outside of the spark plug wire (see Figure 3A).
4. Put the terminal on the end of the spark plug wire and crimp the
connection (see Figure 4A).
5. Slide the distributor cap boot over the terminal (see Figure 5A).
5. Put the terminal on the end of the spark plug wire and crimp the
connection (see Figure 4).
6. Install the spark plug wire between the distributor cap and spark plug.
6. Slide the distributor cap boot over the terminal (see Figure 5).
NOTE: Any damage to the wire conductor core will cause internal arcing
and destroy the performance of the spark plug wire.
7. Install the spark plug wire between the distributor cap and spark plug.
Check the connections periodically. If the connector in the distributor cap
or coil is gray-green (or not shiny), this is evidence of spark-jumping or
a bad connection.
FIGURE 1
PLACE DISTRIBUTOR
CAP BOOT ON END
OF SPARK PLUG
WIRE
FIGURE 2
”
5/8
STRIP WIRE AND
BEND AS SHOWN
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 3A
IMPORTANT!
CONDUCTOR MUST BE
WEDGED BETWEEN TERMINAL
BODY AND WIRE INSULATION
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3A
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 3A
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FORM 1266
(REV. D) © 5/08
Made in China
Printed in China
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