YS CDI IGNITION BRAID
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YS CDI IGNITION BRAID
Hi guys,
I noticed the braid on the plug lead is coming out from the plug cap. I have seen on pictures, some have a semi clear wrap of some sort around this, which i presume is to stop this from happening?
Is this a heat proof tape that is used or if not can someone advise what they have used?
Any advise is appreciated.
Scott
I noticed the braid on the plug lead is coming out from the plug cap. I have seen on pictures, some have a semi clear wrap of some sort around this, which i presume is to stop this from happening?
Is this a heat proof tape that is used or if not can someone advise what they have used?
Any advise is appreciated.
Scott
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RE: YS CDI IGNITION BRAID
I had the same problem.
I went to an electrical supply house and bought a foot of 1" diameter shrinkable tubing. You need that size to go over the 90 degrees bend. I cut a piece about 1.5 inches long and shrinked with the Monokote heat gun. Worked perfect!
Rene
I went to an electrical supply house and bought a foot of 1" diameter shrinkable tubing. You need that size to go over the 90 degrees bend. I cut a piece about 1.5 inches long and shrinked with the Monokote heat gun. Worked perfect!
Rene
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RE: YS CDI IGNITION BRAID
ORIGINAL: drac1
Hi guys,
I noticed the braid on the plug lead is coming out from the plug cap. I have seen on pictures, some have a semi clear wrap of some sort around this, which i presume is to stop this from happening?
Is this a heat proof tape that is used or if not can someone advise what they have used?
Any advise is appreciated.
Scott
Hi guys,
I noticed the braid on the plug lead is coming out from the plug cap. I have seen on pictures, some have a semi clear wrap of some sort around this, which i presume is to stop this from happening?
Is this a heat proof tape that is used or if not can someone advise what they have used?
Any advise is appreciated.
Scott
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RE: YS CDI IGNITION BRAID
I bought some 20mm (3/4") heat shrink, the cap will just go through with a bit of wriggling. I tested a piece before putting it on the lead and it will only shrink down to 10mm (3/8"). The lead is 1/4" diameter.
I'm back at work now and the sparkies have some 22mm (7/8") heat shrink with glue on the inside. I tested a piece and this will shrink down to 1/4" and the glue will help hold the braid in place.
I will put this on next week when i get home from work. Should do the trick nicely.
I'm back at work now and the sparkies have some 22mm (7/8") heat shrink with glue on the inside. I tested a piece and this will shrink down to 1/4" and the glue will help hold the braid in place.
I will put this on next week when i get home from work. Should do the trick nicely.
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RE: YS CDI IGNITION BRAID
The braid as mentioned above completes the circuit and also absorbs the EMP generated by the passing current, the better the connection the better it will work.
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