Plug Wire Replacement?
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Plug Wire Replacement?
Well the spark plug wires on the 64 are due for a change. 20 years old? Have here a set of Moroso 7mm suppression wires. Good choice? They are listed for Flatties and other Fords, a universal type set.
Also a few choices whether to install 90 deg ends, 90 deg HEI, or the straight socket type. The latter is what's on the truck now, stock 57-73 FORD type distributor cap, Flamethrower coil and Ignitor.
Since these ignition wires also include the HEI type boots before I get to crimping anything, wondering if there's an HEI type cap and rotor that will fit on the '57 type Y block distributor?
Also a few choices whether to install 90 deg ends, 90 deg HEI, or the straight socket type. The latter is what's on the truck now, stock 57-73 FORD type distributor cap, Flamethrower coil and Ignitor.
Since these ignition wires also include the HEI type boots before I get to crimping anything, wondering if there's an HEI type cap and rotor that will fit on the '57 type Y block distributor?
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AFAIK, there is no "HEI" style cap. Have you made plug wires before? I'm 61 and been wrenching since I was a kid and never had any luck with those. The ends always come off when you pull the plug wire. Why mess with them when you can get a good custom set for cheap? It really isn't worth it just to save a few bucks.
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There is an HEI style cap, the Duraspark rotor, cap adapter, and cap should fit onto a '57 up distributor.
Custom plug wires should stay together just fine if the crimps are good. It's pretty easy to find quality crimpers for 8mm wire. I don't know about the smaller stuff. I had 8mm Pertronix wires that worked perfectly, never an issue with the ends coming off. Still have them in a box with my points ignition stuff.
Custom plug wires should stay together just fine if the crimps are good. It's pretty easy to find quality crimpers for 8mm wire. I don't know about the smaller stuff. I had 8mm Pertronix wires that worked perfectly, never an issue with the ends coming off. Still have them in a box with my points ignition stuff.
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1974's with DuraSpark used the hipo dizzy cap (B7AZ-12106-A) that was brown. Ford replaced it in 1975 with the new H/D blue cap (D5AZ-12106-A) that was used thru 1976.
1957/73 V8 non hipo's used B7A-12106-A which is the black dizzy cap.
But, hipo or not, with DuraSpark (1974/76) or without...you can use the blue cap on all 1957/76 V8 Passenger Cars/Trucks, 1966/76 Bronco's & 1969/76 Econolines.
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Yeesh. Never buying these DIY wires again. Probably saved five bucks, they are a PITA. Wait, had to buy a crimping tool. They go together fine, nice tight crimps just not worth the hassle.
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