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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Mike Phillips on July 04, 2009, 02:55:07 pm
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Help with spark plug wires - I need a video
I have the Super Conductor Wire Set 31239 (http://"http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Spark_Plug_Wires/Universal_Wire_Sets/Super_Conductor/31239_-_Super_Conductor_Spark_Plug_Wire_Set_8_Cyl_90°_Plug,_Socket/HEI_Cap.aspx")
This wire set is expensive enough that I don't want to make a mistake trying to custom fit and assemble these wires and a video would really help. ($90.00)
My engine builder mechanic in Oregon says the best way is with the right wire pliers for crimping the ends and the little tool that comes in the kit usually requires 3 arms to use it and it still doesn't work very well.
Idea
I thought about buying a set of cheapie wires at Autozone and installing them to get the engine fired up until I can either get the right wire pliers or maybe even get someone who's built these types of wires to help me cut and fit them right the first time.
Any comments or suggestions for the cheapie wire set idea?
:)
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I was just thinking about making a set of custom wires for my camaro, but like you I have never done it before.
I always ran off the shelf wires and settled for a mediocre fit.
Hopefull someone who has done it can post some pics of the process.
thanks.
Fitz
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I had no problems assembling my set of Taylor wires with a plain wire stripper/crimper. The only hang up was the instructions said to slip the boot on the wire BEFORE crimping on the terminal. I found that this made it very difficult to slip the boot over the terminal without damaging the wire. So I just started slipping the boot on last, which is what common sense would have told me if I hadn't read the instructions. Much easier. Check the wires by dividing the resistance by the length and comparing that to MSD's specs for the proper Ω/ft.
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I got lucky...
Local guy, rebuilds carburetors and does "Custom Wiring" including spark plug wires. Last week he rebuilt the Rochester Carburetor on my 1967 Starline Deville boat and while he was here he told me he does custom wiring as in perfectionist type stuff. I called him and he'll be here tomorrow at 8:00am to help me cut, assemble and fit my wires.
I'll take some pictures of the process and finished work.
Yeah!
;D
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I had no problems assembling my set of Taylor wires with a plain wire stripper/crimper.
I've cut and fit Accel wires multple times for my cars and my drag boat but these are just a tick more complicated and due to their cost and importance I'm going to let Cary help me.
:)
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i have the same wires, the tool given worked good for me.
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Yes it shoulda came with the gauging and crimping tool. IT's wicked easy