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Sid · 12-03-2022, 12:51 PM

Has anyone used the cloth copper core spark plug wires on a 42-48 crab distributor? I see Vintage ford in Sacramento Ca. has them. Are they any good? I'm not worried about radio noise. Just want a good set of wires.

petehoovie · 12-03-2022, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid

Has anyone used the cloth copper core spark plug wires on a 42-48 crab distributor? I see Vintage ford in Sacramento Ca. has them. Are they any good? I'm not worried about radio noise. Just want a good set of wires.

Kube · 12-03-2022, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid

Has anyone used the cloth copper core spark plug wires on a 42-48 crab distributor? I see Vintage ford in Sacramento Ca. has them. Are they any good? I'm not worried about radio noise. Just want a good set of wires.

I'd just received a set last week from them. The blue wires are too short to be utilized. The other six wires are way too long as is. Those I can shorten. There is zero lacquer coating as there should be on any of the wires.
If I were to score these... maybe a D.

Sid · 12-03-2022, 03:11 PM

Does anyone know where to get a good set of solid core wires that do fit?

Old Magnet · 12-03-2022, 03:25 PM

Try here for wiring products...
https://brillman.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA...RoCirAQAvD_BwE

51woodie · 12-03-2022, 03:48 PM

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The plug wires 46-48 were solid, with a brown finish, P/N 59A-12259. Google that number, and you will get a number of suppliers. I got mine from Carpenter, but I believe they are out of stock.

47topless · 12-03-2022, 11:50 PM

You might want to think about just making these wires yourself.

sidevalve8ba · 12-04-2022, 09:24 AM

I would have to agree on Brillman. Good products and great service.

Bill OH · 12-04-2022, 11:22 AM

Make the wires from Packard 440 - good wires!!!!

Sid · 12-04-2022, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 51woodie

The plug wires 46-48 were solid, with a brown finish, P/N 59A-12259. Google that number, and you will get a number of suppliers. I got mine from Carpenter, but I believe they are out of stock.

Is that the part number for the dist. with the one piece cap with the 2 snaps? It looks like no boots for the distributor side.

Kube · 12-05-2022, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

I'd just received a set last week from them. The blue wires are too short to be utilized. The other six wires are way too long as is. Those I can shorten. There is zero lacquer coating as there should be on any of the wires.
If I were to score these... maybe a D.

Just today I'd received the replacement wires that were way too short in the first set I'd purchased. They sent the exact same length.
So, if there is still an open question as to whether or not a guy should buy from Vintage in Sacramento...

patrickdee · 12-05-2022, 08:52 PM

I recently bought a set from Vintage Ford in Sacramento and only had to shorten them a bit. Had no problem with any being to short. A bit expensive for what they are.

Detonator · 12-05-2022, 09:01 PM

You might try Rhode Island Wire; they offer the "7MM Stranded Copper Core - Cotton Braided and Lacquered" They've been my go-to for cloth wire for years.

Tim Ayers · 12-06-2022, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sid

Does anyone know where to get a good set of solid core wires that do fit?

Tyree Harris. Advertises in V8 Times.

Seth Swoboda · 12-06-2022, 10:17 AM

I've bought wires from Third Gen Automotive. I've never had an issue.

Tim Ayers · 12-06-2022, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

I've bought wires from Third Gen Automotive. I've never had an issue.

Tyree makes them for Third Gen I believe

Seth Swoboda · 12-06-2022, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Tyree makes them for Third Gen I believe

I think it's a different supplier and Tyree most likely gets his from the same place. Regardless, both are good quality.

drolston · 12-06-2022, 01:46 PM

If you decide you want to suppress the ignition noise, just use a short piece of spiral wound for the ignition cable from the coil to the distributor. That is all it takes to quiet the whole thing down.

CA Victoria · 12-06-2022, 02:03 PM

Brillman has an impressive inventory.
They stock Rajah connectors and even found the small brass mushroom ends used in headlight sockets.
I bought a 25’ roll of bulk wire and made my own.

petehoovie · 12-06-2022, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CA Victoria

Brillman has an impressive inventory.
They stock Rajah connectors and even found the small brass mushroom ends used in headlight sockets.
I bought a 25’ roll of bulk wire and made my own.

12-03-2022, 03:11 PM	#4
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 737	Re: cloth spark plug wires Does anyone know where to get a good set of solid core wires that do fit?

12-03-2022, 03:25 PM	#5
Old Magnet Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 20	Re: cloth spark plug wires Try here for wiring products... https://brillman.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA...RoCirAQAvD_BwE

12-03-2022, 03:48 PM	#6
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 529	Re: cloth spark plug wires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The plug wires 46-48 were solid, with a brown finish, P/N 59A-12259. Google that number, and you will get a number of suppliers. I got mine from Carpenter, but I believe they are out of stock.

12-03-2022, 11:50 PM	#7
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 281	Re: cloth spark plug wires You might want to think about just making these wires yourself.

12-04-2022, 09:24 AM	#8
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 842	Re: cloth spark plug wires I would have to agree on Brillman. Good products and great service.

12-04-2022, 11:22 AM	#9
Bill OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 426	Re: cloth spark plug wires Make the wires from Packard 440 - good wires!!!!

12-05-2022, 08:52 PM	#12
patrickdee Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 8	Re: cloth spark plug wires I recently bought a set from Vintage Ford in Sacramento and only had to shorten them a bit. Had no problem with any being to short. A bit expensive for what they are.

12-05-2022, 09:01 PM	#13
Detonator Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 391	Re: cloth spark plug wires You might try Rhode Island Wire; they offer the "7MM Stranded Copper Core - Cotton Braided and Lacquered" They've been my go-to for cloth wire for years. __________________ Seabright Hot Rods

12-06-2022, 10:17 AM	#15
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: cloth spark plug wires I've bought wires from Third Gen Automotive. I've never had an issue.

12-06-2022, 01:46 PM	#18
drolston Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,627	Re: cloth spark plug wires If you decide you want to suppress the ignition noise, just use a short piece of spiral wound for the ignition cable from the coil to the distributor. That is all it takes to quiet the whole thing down.