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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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Flathead 239ci wiring

Does anyone have a plan view picture showing the plug wire routing (not just numbering) and position of #1 on the distributor?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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I have parts books and service manuels ...I don't know how to scan pictures .I can't copy or paste..I would lend you my book if I could ..someone here know's how ..I'd give you a hand if I could..
 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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Does this help?


 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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Thanks, I have that schematic, I was looking for a loom /wire routing, physical picture of how it came off the assembly like. ie were there clips between the wires or were all 8 just loose. Sample pic:
 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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told yah !! smart bunch of people here ....
 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by john fin
Does anyone have a plan view picture showing the plug wire routing (not just numbering) and position of #1 on the distributor?
It's going to depend greatly on what year and model application you're asking for. Some of them varied considerably.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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There should be two or three metal clips on the intake that have holes in them for running the wires thru.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Don't know if this helps

 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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Perfect, now we are cooking with gas. I believe the original wires were 90 degree boots at the plug. Last pic is aftermarket. Ross, do you know where I can get that wire clip at attaches to the intake manifold?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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The original wires had 90 degree open metal clips on the plugs. No boots. Like in the black and white pics that Harley posted.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Wouldnt you get a kick out of that while you were tuning the car? Does anyone still sell the original type wire sets. I looked at macs and they look like the have rubber boots
 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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I bet original wires were cloth covered too.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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Wouldnt you get a kick out of that while you were tuning the car? Does anyone still sell the original type wire sets. I looked at macs and they look like the have rubber boots
I bought a set from LMC Truck. The wires are brown, and the 90 degree clips are bare. They're not cheap, but they look original...

But I have a 6 cyl.
 
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Originally Posted by john fin
know where I can get that wire clip at attaches to the intake manifold?
I would like to find some as well.....my wires are a mess. Suppose I could make some...
 
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