Avoiding Crossfire
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Racer
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From: Cherry Hill N.J.
Avoiding Crossfire
On an HEI ignition in a 77 L48 which plug wires should NOT be run next to or adjoining to prevent crossfire?
The aim shows #2 and #3 routed around front of distributor.
What is a good way to route wires with only lower shields still on car
The aim shows #2 and #3 routed around front of distributor.
What is a good way to route wires with only lower shields still on car
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Racer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Cherry Hill N.J.
I'm using Taylor Spiro-pro and have had problems with radio noise and a "miss"
by running the #2  wires in front of the distributor I eliminated the radio noise but the "miss" still is there.
I've replaced the cap and rotor and all plugs (.045 gap)
wires are about 6 years old and have low mileage(15,000 miles)
by running the #2  wires in front of the distributor I eliminated the radio noise but the "miss" still is there.
I've replaced the cap and rotor and all plugs (.045 gap)
wires are about 6 years old and have low mileage(15,000 miles)
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
If they are 'rubber' wires, rubber deteriorates with time and heat. Put your car in a darkened garage at night, lift the hood and fire it up. You should be able to see any high-voltage leakages from those wires, if there are any. If so, change them to something that is good quality and won't break down so quickly.
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Corrected Cap
I use an ACCEL corrected cap. It allows you to rout the wires on the proper side without any crossing or touching. It also looks great.
Combine that with a decent set of 'cut to lengh' wires and a cheepee wire loom kit and your problem is solved for about $150.00
Find the cap here: http://www.jegs.com/p/Accel/Accel-HE...03636/10002/-1
Combine that with a decent set of 'cut to lengh' wires and a cheepee wire loom kit and your problem is solved for about $150.00
Find the cap here: http://www.jegs.com/p/Accel/Accel-HE...03636/10002/-1
