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Can ignition leads be changed ?

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Hi I have 85 gsx 550 and I have a few problems. I have had some bad connections between the spark plug cap and the ignition leads. As a result the leads have melted at the end, and to get connection I need to cut the end of the leads but they are already very short.
Can the leads be disconnected from the coils and changed ?
 
Probably easier to get a used ignition coil set off ebay or local boneyard. Add some new plug caps too.
 
Yes they can by carefully picking out the epoxy resin that holds the wires in place. There is a center post in there, so be careful to not break it off when digging.
 
Yes it is possible to change the leads. It is a matter of just how much work to want to get involved with.

I changed the leads on one coil and the original epoxy digging out was a real b*%ch. Then I put a new lead in with rtv sealant -- only to find out after the fact that I bought the wrong type lead wire and had to dig it out again. The 2nd time was slightly easier than the 1st, but still no fun.

Then I got the correct solid core wire and installed using epoxy putty -- only to find out I still wasn't getting the continuity needed to be useable. Now I am looking for a replacement coil for the one side or else a complete new pair of coils.

This would be a good time for me to change my ignition from points to electronic.

Hope my bad fortune helps you with your project. Good luck.
 
Thanks for all your reply. Maybe I will give the project it a try.
 
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