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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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Plug Wire?

Can anyone tell me how to test a set of plug wires. I thought there was a way but cant remember...
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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With plug wires it's usually just best to replace them with the BEST wires you can find. They usually last for about 2 years. Ignition parts are one place I go overboard. I will pay $200 in parts just for an ignition tune-up becuase it is the biggest factor in the vehicle running or not running. I WILL NOT buy plug wires for a ford at auto zone. Get napa's or carquest's most expensive. They are the closest to dealer parts you will find.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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I totally agree with you but I just picked up this 67 Fairlane GT and the plug wires are autolite. They appear fairly descent too look at. I am going to buy a good high dollar set when I rebuild the engine but for now I am just feeling the car out and would like to just find out how it runs...
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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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Get a DMM, set it on OHMs, and test the wire by inserting a lead into each end of the wire. Compare the reading to what a repair manual says it should be per foot.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Thank you very much....
 
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