spark plug wires

Get the correct wires for your yr from Cole's Ign. and you will be ok.You have to be careful putting them through the tubes lube them up with WD-40 and and watch the lengths. I would start with the frontmost hole in the tube with the shortest wire and work back. ken ct. Coles 1-585-342-9613
 
I went with the steel core wires from NAPA - which are great if you are not going for the original look.

If I remember - I started with the longest wire so the long trip had no traffic in the tube.

Stuffing them all in the distributer cap was a real treat, though.

A clear kitchen table and no background noise helps..........
 
Run Four strings in the empty tube and attach the string to the plug wire push on the wire and pull on the string.
 
Another Christmas story. Ever since I was a little boy, I've always wondered about the advisability of stuffing a bunch of high-tension lines together into a tight-fitting grounded metal tube. Almost like a invitation to leakage and crossfire. So I never did it even though it neither looks as tidy nor as factory correct.


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Jack E/NJ
 
Speaking of spark plug wires. All these years and never noticed that each of the small metal clips that are on the end of each wire and fit into the distributor, are numbered according to the piston they go to. that is of course on original ones. All these years lol
 
You can get a set of original style wires from Job Lot, There color coded and instruction on witch wire go where. Very easy to install. Both ends are soderd on and correct length. I've use many sets. Walt
 
Like Kahuna, I've always used silicone to assists with the installation of plug wires in the looms, the most recent install were the new plug wires in the '39 LZ (a V-12), that was an experience...;)
 
I did the wires one at a time and taped a strong cord to the end and used the cord as a "pull line" to get the new wire in. I also use "pulling compound" to lube the wires. Pulling compound is used by electricians to help pull wire through conduit. It doesn't conduct electricity and will eventually evaporate. Not to step on anyones toes, I don't think I would use WD-40 as a lube.
 
woodie>>>It doesn't conduct electricity and will eventually evaporate. Not to step on anyones toes, I don't think I would use WD-40 as a lube.>>>

Hmmmm? WD-40 also doesn't conduct electricity and will eventually evaporate. Is its flammability the problem that the electrician's pulling compound doesn't have?

Jack E/NJ
 
Jack E/NJ said:
woodie>>>It doesn't conduct electricity and will eventually evaporate. Not to step on anyones toes, I don't think I would use WD-40 as a lube.>>>

Hmmmm? WD-40 also doesn't conduct electricity and will eventually evaporate. Is its flammability the problem that the electrician's pulling compound doesn't have?

Jack E/NJ
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Used to use WD40 all the time when a distributor would get wet. Sprayed the liver out of caps, etc. No explosions or mayhem that I recall.
 
frederic said:
Speaking of spark plug wires. All these years and never noticed that each of the small metal clips that are on the end of each wire and fit into the distributor, are numbered according to the piston they go to. that is of course on original ones. All these years lol
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I've a NOS 8BA Fomoco distributor cap with original box. All terminal towers are numbered.
 
I know many will say I overstuffed my tubes but I fit 7MM wires along with the coil wire through my tubes. (My coil is mounted on my firewall) I used Vaseline and pulled with an electrical wire that I fed through with a long zip tie. I also ran my temp sending wires through the front of engine and back to other side to clean up the looks of the engine. Most of this was after thought and the first four wires per tube where fairly easy, my plug wires were not cut to length and came without ends and gave me the option to turn the wires so all the ends looked the same and the manufacture writing is in the same spot on each one.
I went through a lot of trouble for this small detail and not one person has ever noticed yet!
 

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I know many will say I overstuffed my tubes but I fit 7MM wires along with the coil wire through my tubes. (My coil is mounted on my firewall) I used Vaseline and pulled with an electrical wire that I fed through with a long zip tie. I also ran my temp sending wires through the front of engine and back to other side to clean up the looks of the engine. Most of this was after thought and the first four wires per tube where fairly easy, my plug wires were not cut to length and came without ends and gave me the option to turn the wires so all the ends looked the same and the manufacture writing is in the same spot on each one.
I went through a lot of trouble for this small detail and not one person has ever noticed yet!
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Nice looking engine! Those 97s new, or did Uncle Max get a hold of them?
 
Hmmmm? Looking at the water-based ingredients in of some of these wire pulling lubes and considering their extravagant price, I'm wondering if bulk personal lubes might work just as well plus you can get some of those with different flavors! 8^)

Jack E/NJ
 
Jack E/NJ said:
Hmmmm? Looking at the water-based ingredients in of some of these wire pulling lubes and considering their extravagant price, I'm wondering if bulk personal lubes might work just as well plus you can get some of those with different flavors! 8^)

Jack E/NJ
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Ya know, I have installed countless wires in to countless tubes. Not once did I find the need for a lubricant or strings or any other aid.
The authentic wires can be installed very easily in to the tubes. End of story...
 
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