mom'sZ Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Well here's a real dumb a$$ question for you all, every set of ignition wires I've bought for an L-6 has one wire end that is ninety degrees and the rest are straight ends, which cylinder does the ninety degree one go on? And Why? what's it made to clear? BTW, I took Paul's advice and bought some of those fancy Magnecor wires. They are not cheap, but they are nice. Just holding them in your hand you can tell it's no ordinary wire. Well while I'm asking dumb a$$ L-6 questions... I bought some of those little copper gaskets for the oil pan drain plug. I figured it looks like a change it everytime you change the oil, one shot deal, kind of thing. So after thirty years it's probably time to get one. So... one side is smooth, one side has a groove so it can thread onto the plug. Which side goes where? I put it on smooth side first (seem to fit better) with the smooth side against the plug. Also, how tight do you tighten it? I assume it's supposed to crush some, but how much? It's soft copper, I'm sure you could mash it flat. (then what's the point) But I don't want the damn thing to fall out! (after all the stock oil pressure gauge is so accurate at reporting degrees of zero so you'd know the minute it fell out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 i have run magnacor wires for years-good stuff.on my z the #6 wire has the 90 boot on it.you can still get the original wire looms from nissan.if you support the wires and keep the clean they will last a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger.svoboda Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 copper gaskets can be annealed with a propane torch. heat to dull red, let cool. they are softer than a baby's butt. You can overtighten watch to see if you are squeezing it out. If you did enough wrench work you can tell when she tight by feel if not using 24" breaker bar to tighten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Just to elaborate on annealling copper......heat to a dull or cherry red and then quench in cool water. The results will be better than letting it air cool and you can pick the part up right away! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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