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Ohc Joe · 01-06-2025, 11:02 PM

Ok guys 37 motor stock
Did pertronix upgrade with there coil also
What about spark plug wires
What are you guys using
Has the 42 crab style distributor
Thanks car is 12 volt converted

flatford8 · 01-07-2025, 01:49 PM

I’ve read a number of times that you need to use specific wires for a pertronix ignition…..I’d contact them for advice……….Mark

tubman · 01-07-2025, 01:53 PM

Yep. It seems like that if you want to use one of their units, you have to do it exactly the right way to have a reasonable chance of success.

Ohc Joe · 01-07-2025, 02:29 PM

I sent them an email

Ohc Joe · 01-07-2025, 05:30 PM

Ordered pertronix 708190

Ohc Joe · 01-11-2025, 08:26 PM

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All installed along with the electronic point conversion super easy

tubman · 01-11-2025, 08:45 PM

Never seen the wires routed quite like that. It'll be interesting to see how it works out.

Ohc Joe · 01-12-2025, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tubman

Never seen the wires routed quite like that. It'll be interesting to see how it works out.

The wires on the head side are just zip tied for now
I need to make something up to hold them
Here is my 68 firebird and my son's 51 chevy I did

Zeke3 · 01-12-2025, 11:00 AM

I am not a fan of the red and black wires routed through the side of the housing without any grommet or seal.

TomT/Williamsburg · 01-12-2025, 11:10 AM

Brillman has an excellent selection and I have their wires on my avatar for years. They wre fisted fir long life, work with a Pertronix system, and I have no fenders or hood sides and no problems in heavy rainstorms.

tubman · 01-12-2025, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TomT/Williamsburg

Brillman has an excellent selection and I have their wires on my avatar for years. They wre fisted fir long life, work with a Pertronix system, and I have no fenders or hood sides and no problems in heavy rainstorms.

I'll second the recommendation for Brillman. They have an amazing selection of wire and assorted bits, including Rajah spark plug terminals. I have found the only plug wire connections I am completely satisfied with are Mallory "flattop" distributor caps and Rajah plug ends.

They have (or at least used to have) a nice printed catalog.

Tim Ayers · 01-12-2025, 03:12 PM

I used Stromberg's wire set. They seemed to excellent quality and were easy to work with. Will work with Pertronix.

01-06-2025, 11:02 PM	#1
Ohc Joe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 114	37 flathead spark plug wires needed Ok guys 37 motor stock Did pertronix upgrade with there coil also What about spark plug wires What are you guys using Has the 42 crab style distributor Thanks car is 12 volt converted

01-07-2025, 01:49 PM	#2
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,890	Re: 37 flathead spark plug wires needed I’ve read a number of times that you need to use specific wires for a pertronix ignition…..I’d contact them for advice……….Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver…RIP

01-07-2025, 01:53 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,638	Re: 37 flathead spark plug wires needed Yep. It seems like that if you want to use one of their units, you have to do it exactly the right way to have a reasonable chance of success.

01-07-2025, 02:29 PM	#4
Ohc Joe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 114	Re: 37 flathead spark plug wires needed I sent them an email

01-07-2025, 05:30 PM	#5
Ohc Joe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 114	Re: 37 flathead spark plug wires needed Ordered pertronix 708190

01-11-2025, 08:45 PM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,638	Re: 37 flathead spark plug wires needed Never seen the wires routed quite like that. It'll be interesting to see how it works out.

01-12-2025, 11:00 AM	#9
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,592	Re: 37 flathead spark plug wires needed I am not a fan of the red and black wires routed through the side of the housing without any grommet or seal.

01-12-2025, 11:10 AM	#10
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,714	Re: 37 flathead spark plug wires needed Brillman has an excellent selection and I have their wires on my avatar for years. They wre fisted fir long life, work with a Pertronix system, and I have no fenders or hood sides and no problems in heavy rainstorms. __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

01-12-2025, 03:12 PM	#12
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,920	Re: 37 flathead spark plug wires needed I used Stromberg's wire set. They seemed to excellent quality and were easy to work with. Will work with Pertronix.