Spark Plug Wires -- Which Ones ???

[bcomo]

I found the plug part of the wire just under the master cylinder in that strand of wires leading to the coil that runs on the top side of the valve cover.

Thanks Andy.

[bcomo]

JohnG:

Good point about staying with a complete system if you can.

I found the Pertronix "Black Stock-Look Plug Wire Set" #751-708105
Jegs http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...48934_-1_10691

These are the wires for the Ford 54-74. They are 7mm wires with 500 Ohms per foot resistance.

Here's what it says:

Features two current paths...
1st - Spiral wound stainless steel alloy
2nd - Carbon impregnated fiberglass center core
Both include all these state-of-the-art features: Stock looking 7MM plain black wires with no printing on outer jacket. Factory terminated for a perfect fit, so no cutting, crimping or splicing is required. Low 500 ohm per foot resistance. Silicon jackets to resist high temperatures, moisture, oil and chemicals. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber inner insulation for superior heat resistance and prevention of arcing and voltage leaks. Fiberglass reinforcing braid for added strength and flexibility. Available in black, no lettering only. Lifetime Warranty. Made in U.S.A. Click here to see the wire diagram.

[byersmtrco]

Motorcraft part # WR3820DR
By appl 59-60 352, 61-?? 390 ALL
Will work w/Pertronix. It's not that high voltage a syst even w/the Flamethrower.

[JohnG]

Plug wires.... finally found them. For Ford 352 motors, an excellent, if not optimal, wire set is Accel Part Number 4046. This is from the Accel application chart at

http://www.accel-ignition.com/pdf/Wire_Application_Chart.pdf

These feature a tinned copper core for low resistance (and thus high spark) yet have sophisticated coverings for lack of radio interferance. This information is available alot of places, iincluding Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Accel-4046-Super-Graphite-Custom/dp/B000BWDUKE

The cost is anywhere from $19 to $40.

As MSD did not have wires for the Ford FE series, this pretty much ends up being my choice.

John

[bcomo]

I think that those Accel 4046 wires are 8mm; and originals are 7mm.

Do they use a larger diameter male end on the distributor side of 8mm wires? Don't ask me, I don't know

[JohnG]

I'll let you know how they work out in a few days. I ordered a set for $19 and got a note that they shipped today.

[bcomo]

That's a great price. Where did you find them at?

[JohnG]

Ebay:

http://stores.ebay.com/Chimptoasts-Auto-Parts

[byersmtrco]

I have just had the worst luck in the past w/aftermarket wires.
Even back to the mopar days. Back then, those yellow accel wires??? JUNK!!!!

I can't tell you how many wire sets we sell here to replace jippo aftermarket wires. 8mm wires won't go in a stk cap.


19$ sounds cheap. Be careful!!!!!!

[JohnG]

I consider it an experiment...nothing ventured nothing gained.

What distributor caps I have kicking around seem to have plenty of room for 8mm wires... I am sure they are aftermarket, not FOMOCO.

$19 is probably below wholesale but some guys put really low prices on Ebay to develop a customer base. Since they were the correct part # and sealed in the original packing, it sounds ok.

All else fails, my field truck needs a set of wires!

[JohnG]

On Accel wires, I screwed up. The 4046 kit has silicon cores. This is OK but not optimal. Most people probably have silicon core wires now.

My goal was to get copper core wires which have much lower resistance and therefore allow a greater spark.

The Accel options are: kit 5046 which is especially for V8 Fords including our 352s, and kit 3008 which is a "do it yourself" generic kit where you cut the wires to length and crimp on the connectors.

Prices on the 3008 range from $11 + shipping on Ebay to $29 over the counter at an auto parts store. The Accel website shows where dealers are if you enter your zip code.

Amazon has a fairly comprehensive description at

http://www.amazon.com/Accel-3008-Super-Copper-Universal/dp/B000BWAEF8/ref=sr_1_2/104-4241647-6578356?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1187785394&sr=1-2

I am going to get a set of the 3008 and try it out. This one is 7 mm and the distributor cap I have on the car at the moment is also 7 mm so one less change to make.

John