spark plug cap keeps falling off minarelli a/c engine

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by pete69zx, Dec 27, 2011.

  1. pete69zx

    pete69zx Really gettin' into this scooter lark!

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    This morning on the way to work, disaster struck (once again)...

    Within the last 4 weeks I have already replaced my spark plug cap, as it kept falling off the end of the spark plug all the time. Now the new plug cap has started to do the same. It's only been on the ped for approx 3-4 weeks & has never been removed since being fitted.

    My question is... is there an alternative spark plug cap that can be used that will allow the screw part of the spark plug to be retained, rather than the current LB05F cap which uses the screw threads of the spark plug?
     
  2. pete69zx

    pete69zx Really gettin' into this scooter lark!

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  3. oliwest

    oliwest Member

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    i used to put abit of silicon on the outer part of the cap just before the rubber cap on the end then it grips the plug :) but best thing to do which wont fall off is get a soft rubber/sillicon spark plug cap and put a zip tie around it once its on the plug then tighten it enough that it holds :)
     
  4. J4CK

    J4CK Member

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    Some spark plug caps clip onto a little nut or what ever its called on top of the spark plug so if that has fallen off could be causing your spark plug cap to fall off
     
  5. pete69zx

    pete69zx Really gettin' into this scooter lark!

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    The LB05F cap cover is designed to be used without the little nut, but the LB05E is designed to be used with the little nut.
     

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