How To Install A Spark Plug Boot On Chainsaws, Leaf Blowers, Weed Whackers Etc.

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How To Install A Spark Plug Boot On Chainsaws, Weed Whackers Etc.
In this video I show you how to replace or re-connect the spark plug boot terminal on any 2 cycle equipment such as chainsaws, weedeaters etc.
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@ussreeves 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnkelly7154 2 жыл бұрын

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. 👍

@577buttfan Жыл бұрын

Heat gun.

@eddieespinosa8743 2 жыл бұрын

You help millions of people who are like myself that have little knowledge of these repair procedures. Thank you for all you do.

@302vettelife2 8 ай бұрын

Great design! Said no one ever.

@bobmcl2406 Жыл бұрын

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!

@timw6281 2 жыл бұрын

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...

@Arcadies223 Жыл бұрын

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.

@0tipper0 Жыл бұрын

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.

@guyin916 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnkilcrease7937 Жыл бұрын

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

@brianharris8385 Жыл бұрын

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

@skipproctor8979 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@danielhunter5 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mikespain8655 Жыл бұрын

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).

@nheng6913 Жыл бұрын

I should have read the comments ... usually do but not today !

@joehightower 2 ай бұрын

Worked like a charm and saved me the cost of a new boot/ignition coil! Thanks very much!!

@dougjacobson6232 2 жыл бұрын

You make the job at hand look very easy,thanks you for your video clips

@caryhuston5228 9 ай бұрын

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.

@alanross3435 2 жыл бұрын

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!🇺🇦☮️✌🏻

@17forever64 11 ай бұрын

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!

@markherrera5522 2 жыл бұрын

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

@shaunevans8663 Жыл бұрын

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.

@dewarner12 Жыл бұрын

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.

@IDVDalot Жыл бұрын

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!

@mattwalsh9670 Жыл бұрын

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

@styverdyver 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@577buttfan Жыл бұрын

Heat the rubber boot up too with a heat gun or blow dryer.

@HugoCamacho-on8he 10 ай бұрын

You're the man! Thanks for sharing the knowledge. True class act!

@bulldogms Жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always. Just bought a used Ryobi string trimmer. Boot head is ripped.

@shanesmaineshop Жыл бұрын

I have always just bought a whole new wire. But i can see why this could make sense as well. thanks for sharing

@baddad5781 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video again Don. You always make everything you do look so easy.

@mikejohnson4617 Ай бұрын

Thought I needed to buy a new part but again KZfaq and Donyboy73 comes thru. Thanks for posting this easy fix. Saw fired right up.

@banjogordo 7 ай бұрын

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

@user-ce9do4gf4t 5 ай бұрын

Better to shorten a bit and make a new one,just to be safe...

@andwly 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the clear helpful video. I just pulled mine loose while getting ready for the next season.

@JaguarNJ26 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This helped me to be able to fix a leaf blower with the same problem.

@rockylincoln8418 6 ай бұрын

Donyboy - you are a legend! Thanks again for this advice!!

@doncook3584 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for sharing your vast knowledge. You are money 💰

@scottmclagan4276 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@rickthelian2215 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructions, will be helpful for many.

@jonathankalenkoski2259 2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t even know those were interchangeable. Thanks again!

@netimage10s 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@AgraraMats 2 жыл бұрын

Japp,gjort som du netimage10s. Thumbsupp from Sweden.

@repairs524 2 жыл бұрын

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

@snoopdogie187 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@neilcrompton3488 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same,but the spark plug wire is very short & probably wont have enough length to allow for this.

@vanderpoolfarmsl.l.c.9983 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very valuable instruction as always!

@TheNimbleOwl 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, was searching a while to find a video like this!

@billlovett4256 2 жыл бұрын

Another great short tip video! Hello from Ottawa, happy Canada Day.

@Peter-.H 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Don. Happy Canada day. Enjoy the long weekend 👍

@donyboy73 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Peter!

@trumpzilla4193 Жыл бұрын

Once again thank-you and God Bless!

@solgoldberg8185 5 ай бұрын

Dony, you are the Best !Thank you again....

@bulldogms 20 күн бұрын

Great stuff Dony!

@eriklong6390 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks Dony Boy!

@Mudcat597 2 жыл бұрын

Good info. Thanks for sharing Dony!

@yoyomamamma2260 2 жыл бұрын

So many helpful tips ! Than you sir

@jms6184 Жыл бұрын

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!

@THEMOWERMEDIC1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video don! Hope your busy in the shop. Take care!

@RNDist 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much this video really helps

@johnkennedy528 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you very much Don!

@squip88 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much - just helped me out :)

@JawadJerusalem-yf8zi 6 ай бұрын

It's very useful and specific

@RaysLaughsAndLyrics 2 жыл бұрын

Great info.. Enjoy your Canada Day🇨🇦

@num1booger 2 жыл бұрын

I was "like" number 879, great videos Sir, Blessings to you and your Family

@michaelburton5760 2 жыл бұрын

vary nice pro tip thank you

@stevenandrews6627 11 ай бұрын

Great post Dony!!!😀👍👍👍

@MrLawnboy77 Жыл бұрын

great video! Thank you Sir!

@johnevans59 Жыл бұрын

Bloody brilliant buddy....thx.

@Lovinflyindrones2022 2 жыл бұрын

Another GREAT VIDEO. THANKS

@deanmoore420 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job 👍

@carlmiller1034 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@donyboy73 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Carl!

@Okinawa1914 Ай бұрын

@@donyboy73Ngk sparplug in sthil cheinsaw ok ?

@donyboy73 Ай бұрын

@@Okinawa1914 yes ngk bpmr7a

@Okinawa1914 Ай бұрын

@@donyboy73 Thenks 🙏 ,Motul 710 2t sintetick ok oil in cheinsaw 45/1 mixs ratio

@donyboy73 Ай бұрын

@@Okinawa1914 excellent!

@user-cw7xp7yf7j 5 ай бұрын

You are the MAN 💪

@WilliamAlanPhoto 6 ай бұрын

Great tip!

@reyreyna1068 2 жыл бұрын

Hola Dony ur great man thanks for video 👍👍

@Mihogan Жыл бұрын

Dony boy I owe you a beer! Thanks for this!

@cribbage1686 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@paulmorrey733 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donny

@robertoventrillon7624 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Mistery solved.

@planet7027 Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@hoddy2001 8 ай бұрын

thank man I never knew the spring was shaped like that

@Maliciousmodest Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother for that

@MrSkyrider226 Жыл бұрын

thanks now i learn

@3dconceptsofutah757 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@adnacraigo6590 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ainodekam3785 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@robertmailhos8159 2 жыл бұрын

Another great job there Young Man

@donyboy73 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Robert, have a good weekend!

@robertmailhos8159 2 жыл бұрын

@@donyboy73 you do the same thing.donny👍😎

@lele_c 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@marcelcanuck 2 жыл бұрын

sitting the boot in the wood stove for a few seconds to soften it up works as well

@deeshanagalahitiyawa9795 9 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤🎉

@themowerman 2 жыл бұрын

Good information don mate

@michaelweatherhead9470 2 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@DC-uq9vy 6 ай бұрын

Great share ty

@j1xcalibur Жыл бұрын

Thank u very much!!!!

@Patrick4959 2 жыл бұрын

grouse stuff Donny mate and yep i do the same thing when i replace a clip on a spark plug wire and boot etc.

@HughesManHVAC Жыл бұрын

You just saved my ass! Thanks

@GuysPlayingWithTools 2 жыл бұрын

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)

@jayanthisadamali1196 Жыл бұрын

Super. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@jensenwilliam5434 2 жыл бұрын

Thank s!!

@anthonygalipo9875 2 жыл бұрын

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

@leandropija2046 2 жыл бұрын

Good video

@billsmith1770 2 жыл бұрын

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 .

@vetterfellow 2 жыл бұрын

Got it DB73, I hope this doesn't happen to me. I'm going to be careful from now on. God Bless My Friend👍

@177BCardinal Жыл бұрын

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?

@harrisonkatzz7090 2 жыл бұрын

WE put the boot on first .

@nheng6913 Жыл бұрын

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.

@HomesteadOnThePreserve 2 жыл бұрын

I HATE vampire wires, why does STIHL use these stupid things?! Excellent video and thank you for taking the time to create this tutorial.

@purdyboi8078 Ай бұрын

Both my Echos do as well. We're talking frikn prehistoric technology at its finest

@wayneberry8703 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what happened to me Donny and I didn’t know how to put it back together until someone showed me lol… I wish I had seen this first. Thanks mate