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Plug Wires For HEI Conversion

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by FugginJim, Jul 19, 2005.

  1. Jul 19, 2005
    FugginJim

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    Any suggestions on what I should use. Looked at local Pep Boys and they had Accel but all were either set up with 90 deg boots or universal and never really had any luck with those.So thanks for any suggestions.
     
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    sparky

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    Never had any issues using the custom fit Accel wires myself.

    MOP used NAPA brand or whatever they had that was sheep IIRC.
     
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    FugginJim

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    What custom fit application would work, the ones I was looking at were the universal sets straight boots and 2 styles of cap connectors.Didnt have proper crimping tool and would need to grease the heck out of wire to get boots on in 1st place with some dielectric grease and where do I come with that.
     
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    sparky

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    :? They were just Accel custom fit wires. They came with dielectric grease in the package. 90* or straight spark plug boots. Also had electronic or points cap connections as I recall. Electronic is/was alot easier to get to sit on the cap just due to the design.

    Crimp tool that comes with 'em is adequate at best. I got pretty proficient at using it.

    Still, I'll probably just buy a set of plug wires for a 231 and be done with it. ;)
     
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    FugginJim

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    Thanks Sparky thats sounds like what Ill do 231 Odd fire but what year. Is it 75 and is that the the year for the cap and such.
     
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    sparky

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    Buick 231, plug wires don't care if it's OF or EF. Just custom lengths and the block is the same.
     
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    FugginJim

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    Thanks Sparky I guess Ive used up my quota of stupid questions for the day here so time to get some work done. :)
     
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    sparky

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    75 is the first year for HEI isn't it? So start there and go up. ;)
     
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    jpflat2a

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    I used a tailored set from 1977 Buick Apollo 231
    Carquest P/N EG-6627 $27.85 in 2003
     
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    FugginJim

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    Thanks Jim and Sparky got the wires from napa. Replaced the wires regapped the plugs and she runs again. :D
     
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    use dishsoap for the lube putting them together...... works great!
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2005
    AKCJ

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    I bought a set of plug wires from NAPA - I went for a set for a 350 SB so I would have a choice on the lengths and a couple spares.
    When I got them home and checked the resistance it was more than the old plug wires that I got off a car in Texas where I got the HEI. These old wires must be at least 10 years old and possibly a lot older.
    Anyway, I took the NAPA wires back.
    Still want to change them out because the old wires could have a higher resistance when under a load. Maybe I'll take the ohm meter to the parts store . . . .
     
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    tinker

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    any of those applicatoins will work just make sure that the diameter is 8mm or larger to handle the big voltage.
     
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    zed

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    what kind of plugs are you all using when you change to hei?
     
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