Spark Plug Wires

[metro1]

After ordering wires 2 times from local parts stores and having them totally wrong length I need some recommendations for the correct ones. I have a '59 Galaxie with 292 engine. Everything is stock.

[1930artdeco]

I got mine from either from Concourse in NV or the Thunderbird Connection in Concord, Ca. I just can't remember which.
Mike

[Gene F]

Some years back I had a super good parts guy at my local NAPA store. Notice I didn't say counterman... I told him I wanted the specific ones, and explained routing and all that. He ordered them, and they went on correctly.

[craig]

I have never had good luck with pre-made plug wires, some are perfect in length and the next one is a 1" short. I buy the cable in bulk and the correct ends and make my own, one at a time and then they fit like I want

[paul2748]

I usually buy the universal sets and cut to the length needed.

[miker98038]

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I usually bought the reproduction sets from the Thunderbird suppliers (Larry’s or Casco since I’m on the west coast) and never had a problem for fitting or use. Running MSD units, so plenty of spark. I’ve got a set of Moroso crimpers for plug wires and have made many sets, but never for my yblocks.

[metro1]

If I get a universal set or use bulk wire how do I put the ends on? Do I need a special crimper? How well do they stay on?

[miker98038]

They make special crimpers for spark plug wires. I’ve got a pair I bought years ago. 3 sets of jaws, small wiring, medium wiring, and spark plugs. So old they’re the small plug wires, not the new 8 and 9mm kind. Google spark plug wire crimpers, wide choice and price.

I’ve made a lot of sets of wires, but I don’t think I ever had to make a set for a y block. The ones I’ve bought fit ok. I just saw a post on another site about this. Link here

http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic165424.aspx

[metro1]

I've seen some wires on line that show one end open but they never give the lengths of the wires. The one for #5 cylinder is almost 4' long. The already made up ones I ordered locally never had one that long. I don't know if the universal sets include wires that long either.

[fordor41]

I bought a set for our 292 and none of the wires would reach #5 plug. not even close so I replaced the 2 bad wires(luckily were short wires) from the set I bought and left the remaining Packard Bell wires

[metro1]

I guess I'll have to ask what the length of the wires are in a universal set before ordering. That seems to be the best way to go without making up my own set from scratch. Thanks for all the replies.

[Gene F]

Anyone know where a person can but ends and boots septrately (one or two at a time)?

Every time I try and reuse one it never seems to look good to me.

[paul2748]

Taylor has a crimping tool, works good

Originally Posted by metro1

If I get a universal set or use bulk wire how do I put the ends on? Do I need a special crimper? How well do they stay on?

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by Gene F

Anyone know where a person can but ends and boots septrately (one or two at a time)?

Every time I try and reuse one it never seems to look good to me.

Try Here -

https://www.classictbird.com/Ignitio...m/products/45/

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/shop/...4-14-568-31104

[Gene F]

Thank you.

[KULTULZ]

How to make and crimp -

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-t...ll-boots/28987