Fabricating spark plug wires

[darrenct83]

Can I use bulk resistance modern style spark plug wire to replace the old solid wire spark plug wires that were in my truck when I got it? Will the original coil work for this?

1946 Ford 1-1/2 ton truck. 6 Cylinder "G" engine.

 

[BUBBAS IGNITION]

Sure , we do it all the time with bulk wire either resistance or solid wire etc.......

 

[darrenct83]

Thanks! That saves me a little cash since I have spool of ignition wire that would be laying around gathering dust otherwise.

 

[Richard]

What are the good points of packard wires vs modern spark plug wire?

 

[Kurt in NJ]

I wouldn't use carbon resistance wire, --too much work for it's lifespan, but the wire wound stuff can last a long time.

 

[Brendan]

i thought resistance wires are for radio static?

 

[darrenct83]

Yup. Worked great.

Brendan,
Yes resistance wires were developed for radio static. Not really an issue to me because my truck doesn't have a radio. The reason I went with resistance wires was because I had a box of resistance wire, boots, and ends that were on the shelf of my shop when I bought the place. Saved me some money.

 

[FlatheadTed]

In modern cars ,This resistant wire is a source of engine mis when its bent or old

 

[37ford4dr]

i used the generic speedway kit for flatheads and it worked well it was spiral wound