Spark plug routing questions
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Burning Brakes
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From: Sutton MA
Spark plug routing questions
I'm ready to do the plug wires tonight hoping to fire this up tomorrow night. I would like to route the wires from the top, I have found some posts with successful routing, but all of the pictures show headers.
I have the ram horns and stock L82 valve covers. Has anyone done this successfully or am I trying to route the wires through the motor mounts?
I have MSD 8mm wires
Thanks in advance
I have the ram horns and stock L82 valve covers. Has anyone done this successfully or am I trying to route the wires through the motor mounts?
I have MSD 8mm wires
Thanks in advance
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Yes, I did that job three years ago.
It does require measuring, cutting, stripping, and installing brass connectors for the distributor end. Straight-on boots keep them away from the exhaust manifolds.
It does require measuring, cutting, stripping, and installing brass connectors for the distributor end. Straight-on boots keep them away from the exhaust manifolds.
Last edited by Paul L; Aug 26, 2014 at 02:52 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Not sure if you can get the boots off of the wires you are using. I used AC Delco wires and removed the boots from the distributor side. To help the boots slide off I used the applicator straw on a silicone spray can and inserted it between the wire and the boot. I removed the front wheels and lifted up the rubber shields that cover the control arms. I then had easy access to feed the wires thru the motor mounts. On the 1979 and 80 cars, there is a loom in this area for wires to feed thru. I loosened the screw holding it and pushed the wires thru. Only dealing with the front two wires on each side of the engine.
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Burning Brakes
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Paul,
That looks like what I want to do but my wires have the 90 degree boot, that boot is already on the wire, I have to cut and crimp the distributor end. I might be stuck routing them under the car
That looks like what I want to do but my wires have the 90 degree boot, that boot is already on the wire, I have to cut and crimp the distributor end. I might be stuck routing them under the car
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Burning Brakes
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I ordered this set from Moroso. And I must've done something wrong, feeding the plug wires, even 8.5mm though the motor mounts was probably the easiest thing I've done on this car so far lol. So clearly I didn't do it right. 
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