[H. L. Chauvin]

FWIW: Opinions from past experiences.

There are a few draw backs after continually incorrectly providing an incorrect pig tail inner distributor wire:

When incorrect wire is rotated inside a distributor with the spark lever:

a. Wire insulation can wear faster with pressure where it contacts any interior metal, thus causing shorts; and,

b. Strands of non-flexible improper alloy copper wire can break easier with back & forth movement, similar to breaking a coat hanger wire or a #14 copper wire after bending back and forth; and,

c. A non-flexible stiff wire has enough force after constant rotation to unscrew the very tiny fastening nut, thus causing a loose electrical connection.

d. If one thinks about and observes which way this wire will move when rotated by the spark lever, the length and shape of this wire after installation inside the distributor can make a difference as to how long it will last ....... a good guess is that when properly installed and not contacting the side of the inside of the distributor, it should last for over 30 years prior to replacement.

e. Never a bad idea to think first prior to performing any mechanical installation ......... helps to do it "once" and gain self-confidence in your work.

f. Just one (1) 1-800 call to a reputable Model A parts supplier who has the correct copper alloy wire manufactured for "maximum" flexibility, plus $3.00, and experiencing 30 years of not paying a Model A tow fee ...... well, similar to some reports on Fox News, we report .... you decide .... cheep cheep can get expensive quickly.