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Old 06-23-2011, 02:50 PM   #1
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Default Fabricating spark plug wires

Can I use bulk resistance modern style spark plug wire to replace the old solid wire spark plug wires that were in my truck when I got it? Will the original coil work for this?

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Old 06-23-2011, 04:59 PM   #2
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Sure , we do it all the time with bulk wire either resistance or solid wire etc.......
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Old 06-23-2011, 05:04 PM   #3
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Thanks! That saves me a little cash since I have spool of ignition wire that would be laying around gathering dust otherwise.
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Old 06-23-2011, 05:38 PM   #4
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What are the good points of packard wires vs modern spark plug wire?
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Old 06-23-2011, 05:45 PM   #5
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I wouldn't use carbon resistance wire, --too much work for it's lifespan, but the wire wound stuff can last a long time.
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Old 06-23-2011, 07:30 PM   #6
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i thought resistance wires are for radio static?
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Old 06-24-2011, 08:53 AM   #7
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Yup. Worked great.

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Yes resistance wires were developed for radio static. Not really an issue to me because my truck doesn't have a radio. The reason I went with resistance wires was because I had a box of resistance wire, boots, and ends that were on the shelf of my shop when I bought the place. Saved me some money.
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:54 PM   #8
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In modern cars ,This resistant wire is a source of engine mis when its bent or old
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i used the generic speedway kit for flatheads and it worked well it was spiral wound
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