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SofaKing · 09-13-2015, 10:52 AM

I am looking for input on the plug wire connectors/ terminal ends. I have a 21 stud with a crab and was thinking about the hook or loop style ends on cloth covered, solid conductor wires. My concern is if the knurled nuts on the plugs will vibrate loose. I like them for their looks but I'm not building a garage queen. It is going to be 6v pos ground, stock cam and compression Also, I'm not wild about the coil mount, any photos of a better mount are welcome.

37 Coupe · 09-13-2015, 11:17 AM

Check out John Brillmans products he has a catalog available. www.brillman.com. I bought my spark plug cables and ends from him and added rubber boots to insulate,also makes heavy duty battery cables.

19Fordy · 09-13-2015, 11:41 AM

Please be very careful using that "wimpy" unstable engine stand.
It's an accident waiting to happen as it can easily tip over if those tiny wheels hit a small hole or a stone chip.

SofaKing · 09-14-2015, 09:43 PM

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I called Roy Nacewicz and got some schooling today about the cloth covered spark plug wires that are attached to the plugs with brass knurled knobs. What I took away from the conversation follows:

1. The plugs must be designed for use with this type of loop or hook terminal end.

2. The common spark plug with a removable tip is not likely to work because of the diameter, thread pitch and/or length of the stud protruding from the plug.

3. Plugs so designed went out of production years ago so if you happen to find some for sale, expect to pay $40+ per plug.

So I ordered a set of the brown, copper core, post-war, style wires because I am using a crab with remote coil.

Thanks to person at Roy Nacewicz, if you read this and I erred in relaying the info accurately, please correct me.

09-13-2015, 11:17 AM	#2
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Plug wire connectors Check out John Brillmans products he has a catalog available. www.brillman.com. I bought my spark plug cables and ends from him and added rubber boots to insulate,also makes heavy duty battery cables. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

09-13-2015, 11:41 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Plug wire connectors Please be very careful using that "wimpy" unstable engine stand. It's an accident waiting to happen as it can easily tip over if those tiny wheels hit a small hole or a stone chip.

09-14-2015, 09:43 PM	#4
SofaKing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 756	Re: Plug wire connectors Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I called Roy Nacewicz and got some schooling today about the cloth covered spark plug wires that are attached to the plugs with brass knurled knobs. What I took away from the conversation follows: 1. The plugs must be designed for use with this type of loop or hook terminal end. 2. The common spark plug with a removable tip is not likely to work because of the diameter, thread pitch and/or length of the stud protruding from the plug. 3. Plugs so designed went out of production years ago so if you happen to find some for sale, expect to pay $40+ per plug. So I ordered a set of the brown, copper core, post-war, style wires because I am using a crab with remote coil. Thanks to person at Roy Nacewicz, if you read this and I erred in relaying the info accurately, please correct me.