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Feb 17, 2008 | 04:48 PM

JimG1098

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New plug wires set

Hi gang.

Pulled the plug wires off the 279. Look like original factory. FoMoCo on plug boots, Molded rubber stanchons under manifold and on rear of block. Was quite a hard time getting to all the bolts.

Looking for the best way to replace the wires. Can we get factory type kits
(1954 f-750-,279 ). Or do you just make wires up.

So far, I have not been able to find a kit for this particular engine

I will be replacing the dist cap etc with a pertronics. Also had some damage under ram's head manifold.

Any sugestions?

Thanks

JimG

Feb 17, 2008 | 06:06 PM

Randy Jack

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I bought a universal kit. Cut the wires to length and added the connectors. It does take a special crimping tool that wasn't very expensive.

Feb 17, 2008 | 07:29 PM

JimG1098

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Randy Jack

Where did you get the kit, and what systems are available to mout it to the block

Thans

JimG

Feb 17, 2008 | 07:31 PM

jaye

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I also got my wire kit I got mine from Pep Boys, I've also seen them at Advanced Auto Parts. Like Randy Jack mentioned the tool to crimp the wires doesn't cost very much.

Feb 18, 2008 | 07:15 AM

HOTWRENCH

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Plug Wires

The plug wire set for a 50's--60's 283 SB ch@#y in a pickup will work
for your application.

Have A Good Day-------Hotwrench

Feb 18, 2008 | 12:23 PM

JimG1098

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Thanks to all. Went to Advance Auto parts this morning, they have several sets of varing quality and costs. Summit racing has a mounting bracket set and insulators.

Jim G

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