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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: GlassCutter on April 01, 2011, 03:31:41 PM

Title: WTB: Solid copper core spark plug wires
Post by: GlassCutter on April 01, 2011, 03:31:41 PM

ANybody???    I have been all over and nobody has it.  I only need about 18 inches or less plus 2 caps but every shop just scratches their heads and looks puzzled.    Any help is more appreciated than you can possibly imagine.

Title: Re: WTB: Solid copper core spark plug wires
Post by: crewchief22 on April 01, 2011, 07:03:59 PM

What vehicle do you want to use solid core wires on?

I used to sell the Packard 440 solid wiring by the food, but that was 20 years ago  :banghead:

Found this with a search of "packard 440"

http://www.thehotrodcompany.com/shopnow/show_item.asp?product_id=spw_PAC4401 (http://www.thehotrodcompany.com/shopnow/show_item.asp?product_id=spw_PAC4401)

Title: Re: WTB: Solid copper core spark plug wires
Post by: GlassCutter on April 01, 2011, 08:01:46 PM

The CZ of course   :banghead:       The coils have little tits inside that the lead has to actually thread onto.   I have tried J&M in Riverside and about 10 different hot rod builders, plus Malcolm Smith and a few others.   That is about all that is keeping me from racing this weekend, but it is enough.    I have a buddy coming in from Utah on Monday that thinks he has something that may work but I'm not holding much hope.  I think I can get the OEM stuff but it will take several weeks.   :mad:
Thanks for looking out tho Keith, I almost came by your shop just to ask.

Title: Re: WTB: Solid copper core spark plug wires
Post by: GT Jets on April 01, 2011, 08:06:44 PM

Quote from: GlassCutter on April 01, 2011, 08:01:46 PM

The CZ of course   :banghead:       The coils have little tits inside that the lead has to actually thread onto.   I have tried J&M in Riverside and about 10 different hot rod builders, plus Malcolm Smith and a few others.   That is about all that is keeping me from racing this weekend, but it is enough.    I have a buddy coming in from Utah on Monday that thinks he has something that may work but I'm not holding much hope.  I think I can get the OEM stuff but it will take several weeks.   :mad:
Thanks for looking out tho Keith, I almost came by your shop just to ask.

Look up spark ignition wire for a boiler, I have an entire roll in my truck, it is made of tinned copper wire and has a high temperature insulation and rated at 100,000 volts...

Try a boiler shop or a refrigeration supply house... :sly:

Let me know where you want it sent and I will get it in the mail tomorrow...How long?

BTW it is orange in color.  8)

GT

Title: Re: WTB: Solid copper core spark plug wires
Post by: GT Jets on April 01, 2011, 08:13:27 PM

Try Johnstone Supply part number G33-799

I think that's the stuff... :thumbup: :thumbup:

GT

Title: Re: WTB: Solid copper core spark plug wires
Post by: GlassCutter on April 01, 2011, 08:45:56 PM

PM coming at ya in  3,  2,  1