Distributor top terminals |
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Author | |
Eliteman76
Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5044 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: 13-February-2015 at 2:16AM |
Guys anyone know if a small cap with male terminals for a duraspark dizzy 1976 model year?
I need to replace spark plug wires and I'm finding the ford racing plug wires are for a male terminal not a female. Also has anyone used a late model coil with a duraspark in our cars? I read a few places the late model 5.0/5.8 coil packs more punch over the older canister type. Can't imagine it's hard to swap. |
|
Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
Pondering: #99Problems |
|
mcford
Senior Member Joined: 31-May-2003 Location: Utica, Michigan Status: Offline Points: 2160 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
on the cap, there is not. everything uses that cap adapt and the large cap.
|
|
Mike
|
|
Eliteman76
Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5044 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Insert whiny rant *REALLY??!*
I was afraid of that. Any suggestions for a decent set of wires for the street? |
|
Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
Pondering: #99Problems |
|
dave302
Senior Member Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Summit Racing makes a set of wires that will fit your engine. They are available in blue and are spiral wound, just like the ford racing wires are. They have 45 degree grey spark plug boots and black distributor boots.
These 8mm wires feature high-temperature silicone outer jackets and insulation, along with a fiberglass braid for more pull strength. These wires are available in custom-fit or universal sets. The custom-fit sets have both terminal ends installed, while the universal sets have the spark plug boots installed and come with the distributor boot terminals and a stripping tool. They advertise that this "custom fit" wire set will fit the 1972 ford 400 Modified engines and other Ford, G.M. and A.M.C. V8 Engines. To see them for sale Click here.
Edited by dave302 - 17-February-2015 at 1:57AM |
|
dave302
Senior Member Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Moroso also makes a set of Blue Max custom fit wires for your engine. They have Straight blue spark plug boots and black distributor boots.
Moroso's 8mm Blue Max Spiral Core ignition wire sets have a special strategically-wound 304 stainless steel conductor and Kevlar core that reduces the ohms of resistance per foot, while delivering more spark energy, better EMI suppression, and a higher dielectric strength. A tough 8mm synthetic silicone jacket resists high temperatures and oils, and the extra-thick EPDM layer adds greater electrical insulation. Compact silicone plug boots provide extra header clearance and feature fold-over crimped terminals for a secure connection. To see them for sale Click here. Edited by dave302 - 13-February-2015 at 11:31AM |
|
75GranMan
Senior Member Joined: 05-April-2011 Location: Colchester, CT Status: Offline Points: 1225 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Andy,
I would custom build what you want. I'm not sue you'd be happy with the angle boots for your Cleveland.I have MSD wires for the male terminal cap. the wires are far to long, so I purchased the dist cap side kit, consists of 9 terminal and boots $13.50. I also ordered the crimper MSD 35051 $64 on ebay, comes with dies for crimping the terminal and you can purchase extra dies for multiple wire terminal styles. or you can buy their $8 vise style crimper. Buy the wires you like and custom tailor the dist ends. Nothing like custom wires, IMO.
|
|
John 75Gran Torino 4spd
|
|
Rockatansky
Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6059 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
72 GT Ute
|
|
californiajohnny
Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14606 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
i always custom make all my wires, because the sets you buy the wires come in two sizes--too long and way too long! i prefer mallory 8mm copper core, but they are getting less and less choices of color, so i usually go with accel. i wanted red for the torino so i had to go with a spiral core.
people say the copper core wires will static the radio, but i use resister plugs and never had any static! |
|
JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
|
dave302
Senior Member Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
To see "Universal Fit" sets of spark plug wires with straight spark plug boots that will fit onto your engine Click here.
If you want to see more "Custom Fit" spark plug wire sets with straight/180 degree boots, for your engine/combination Click here.
Edited by dave302 - 14-February-2015 at 5:48AM |
|
bata747-8
Moderator Group Honorary Spam Bot / Zombie Account Joined: 24-June-2010 Location: China Status: Offline Points: 131 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
For my Mallory Unilite I was able to buy a male terminal cap conversion and get male to male wires which is so much better. No guessing if the wire in the cap is fully seated.
|
|
Forum Test Account
(formerly a spam bot account) |
|
Rockatansky
Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6059 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
yeah the old school female socket terminal caps can be questionable whether or not the wire is fully down & seated, I usually tweek the prongs of the wire terminal to add a small bit of spring into them and slide the weather boot up on the wire before attempting to plug 'er in
the extra spring should give you a feel of the nubs seating in the cap terminal, then slide the boot back down onto the cap tower while holding the wire in place downward who's to say the boot is in the correct location from a 3rd world sister slamming boots onto wires all day & shovin'em into a box? darn right the male tower caps are easier to assemble wires onto we didn't have all this new fangled stuff when I grew up! |
|
72 GT Ute
|
|
Eliteman76
Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5044 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
John-
I thought about building my wires but I sort of shrug at the idea.With how picky I can be, you figure I would be making my own wires. Good tips thought!! I ended up getting the cap Rock posted up, along with a set of the Ford racing 9mm wires.
I also ordered a set of Ford OEM motorcraft wires for my F series which are basically the same configuration. I looked at pictures and frankly I am going to give the 45 degree boots a shot. Also ordered a new batch of good old #25 autolite plugs. Have not changed plugs on the GTS for a few years and figure Rock auto had them for $0.81 per plug. I was just going to pop for the moroso blue max wires again but I hate how they tend to look even with cable clamps. Worse case if the motor sport wires don't work, I'll order up the moroso wires. Thanks guys. I appreciate the help. |
|
Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
Pondering: #99Problems |
|
72 RS 351
Senior Member Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 2765 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
I have the Moroso Blue Max wires in a box someplace, if they may be what you end up wanting. I'm not positive I didn't ever use the coil wire, but it's new from the 80's otherwise.
|
|
Don
73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000+ rpm 351-4V &4R70W 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
|
dave302
Senior Member Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
|
|
Psquare75
Admin Group Member of the Stroker Club Joined: 26-November-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4591 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Autozone 1600 or 1601 is a universal cut to fit wire set for $18. I did my F100 with Cougar with them. No issues years later.
|
|
Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
|
unlovedford
Senior Member Joined: 17-December-2010 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 10142 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
^^Lifetime warranty as well.
|
|
Joe
1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
|
mcford
Senior Member Joined: 31-May-2003 Location: Utica, Michigan Status: Offline Points: 2160 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Mike
|
|
Rockatansky
Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6059 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
yeah that cap is somewhat of an oddball, originally spec'd for AMC IIRC
go figure
|
|
72 GT Ute
|
|
Eliteman76
Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5044 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Got mine. Brass terminals. Looks decent for a cap. Made in Mexico.
Rockauto had these in stock. |
|
Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
Pondering: #99Problems |
|
Rockatansky
Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6059 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
it works & clips on & everything?
|
|
72 GT Ute
|
|
Eliteman76
Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5044 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Had to file out the notch area for the duraspark distributor, mine has the casting for the advance diaphragm deal, just like how the regular duraspark cap goes on.
Note: 45 degree boots for a windsor don't fit worth a darn. I love these 9mm Ford Racing wires. Just needs straight boots and a few slight adjustments. Going to have to return them back to Summit Racing however. I'm beginning to think I need to man up buy plug wires that are trim to length. Always seems like #4 and #8 are an extra mile longer than they need to be. #5 plug wire ripped the damn metal plug deal out of the boot. Not happy about that. |
|
Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
Pondering: #99Problems |
|
Eliteman76
Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5044 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Now that I'm awake and it's not 220am in the garage, as we are on this topic, what tools work best for assembly of wires?
Part#'s, manufacturers etc |
|
Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
Pondering: #99Problems |
|
75GranMan
Senior Member Joined: 05-April-2011 Location: Colchester, CT Status: Offline Points: 1225 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Andy, this is the MSD crimper that I purchased. I paid $64.00 on ebay.I have not assembled my wires yet, but from my research, these are the one to get. |
|
John 75Gran Torino 4spd
|
|
mcford
Senior Member Joined: 31-May-2003 Location: Utica, Michigan Status: Offline Points: 2160 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
WELL WORTH IT. That 2 piece accel tool is a pos and a pita to use. if only one or two wires are too long, cut the end and shorten them. that's what i have done with a few premade sets. i bought a package of Accel wire ends just for doing this.
|
|
Mike
|
|
Eliteman76
Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5044 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
OK kids, as stated before yeah. 351W wires don't fit for a darn on a Cleveland. I truly need to listen better to you guys.
So I still need a set of wires. I thought about buying a tool and 8 straight boots and just modifying these nice 9MM Ford Motorsport wires... And yes I agree the goofy odd length wires are bugging me. Just need the wire boos and terminals now...
|
|
Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
Pondering: #99Problems |
|
dave302
Senior Member Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Accel makes a kit for their 8.8 mm wires. But they are a red/orange color.
To see them for sale Click here. Moroso makes a kit with blue colored boots, but they are for their 8mm wires, so they will probably be a tight fit with your wires. To see them for sale Click here. Moroso also makes a kit for their 8.65mm wires, but they are a gray color. To see them for sale Click here.
|
|
dave302
Senior Member Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
To see another kit Click here. To see another kit Click here. These next two boot kits are advertised as being for a Male/HEI distributor. I have seen distributor boots being advertised with that description, but these are advertised as (and appear to be) spark plug boots. You might want to contact the seller for more information about that description. To see them Click here. Edited by dave302 - 24-May-2015 at 10:36PM |
|
dave302
Senior Member Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
To see the other kit Click here.
Edited by dave302 - 24-May-2015 at 10:36PM |
|
Eliteman76
Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5044 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Thanks I appreciate the info!!
|
|
Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod
Pondering: #99Problems |
|
dave302
Senior Member Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Your welcome.
This next kit has blue boots, but they were designed to fit onto 8mm wires. So they might be a tight fit onto your wires. To see them for sale Click here.
|
|
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Tweet |
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |