Plug wire discussions Which ones to buy?

[~JM~]

Ah... That's easy!

Why couldn't I figure that out?

Thanks.

 

[Boostrules]

Great tip for larger wires or breakage of the old looms. You can always teach this old dog a new trick.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Ah... That's easy!

Why couldn't I figure that out?

Thanks.

Maybe you were really tired?
Yeah, that must have been it!

If the wire separators you get are like mine (I got Taylor's 10 mm V6 kit p/n 42505) you can attach them to the original metal brackets by drilling the blind holes on the bottom part of the Taylor separators all the way through. Make an 1/8" flat aluminum plate only as large as necessary with holes to match the searators (only do the ones that attach the the metal brackets).
You will use machine screws with the head of your choice, I think 8-24.
I tapped the holes in the 1/8" aluminum plate, but you could put nylocks on the bottom.
Pull the stock plastic holders off the metal brackets and enlarge the notches on the sides with a die grinder (the metal brackets are hardened spring steel).
Install the Taylor separators on the wires with the longer machine screws going through the separator halves and the notches in the stock metal bracket, with the aluminum plate on the back of the stock metal bracket sandwich the stock metal bracket in between the bottom separator and the aluminum plate and tighten everything down.

I'll see if I can get an up close photo.

 

[TurboTGuy]

Maybe you were really tired?
Yeah, that must have been it!

If the wire separators you get are like mine (I got Taylor's 10 mm V6 kit) you can attach them to the original metal brackets by drilling the blind holes on the bottom part of the Taylor separators all the way through. Make an 1/8" flat aluminum plate only as large as necessary with holes to match the searators (only do the ones that attach the the metal brackets).
You will use machine screws with the head of your choice, I think 8-24.
I tapped the holes in the 1/8" aluminum plate, but you could put nylocks on the bottom.
Pull the stock plastic holders off the metal brackets and enlarge the notches on the sides with a die grinder (the metal brackets are hardened spring steel).
Install the Taylor separators on the wires with the longer machine screws going through the separator halves and the notches in the stock metal bracket, with the aluminum plate on the back of the stock metal bracket sandwich the stock metal bracket in between the bottom separator and the aluminum plate and tighten everything down.

I'll see if I can get an up close photo.

Holy schnikies, Scooby! That sound like a lot of effort just to save $12- $32 dollars.......

Jus' sayin'.......

http://www.jegs.com/i/Taylor/895/42829/10002/-1?

https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Cable...90782&sr=8-15&keywords=taylor+wire+separators

 

[TurboTGuy]

Double post.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Holy schnikies, Scooby! That sound like a lot of effort just to save $12- $32 dollars.......

Jus' sayin'.......

http://www.jegs.com/i/Taylor/895/42829/10002/-1?

https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Cable...90782&sr=8-15&keywords=taylor+wire+separators

It's not to save money, it's to have the larger wire separators attach at the factory location and not all willie nillie.

 

[TurboTGuy]

It's not to save money, it's to have the larger wire separators attach at the factory location and not all willie nillie.
View attachment 317496

Well, that makes sense then.

 

[~JM~]

Maybe you were really tired?
Yeah, that must have been it!

No kidding. On another forum that I frequent, one members sig is something along the lines of: "Today you are older than you've ever been, yet the youngest you'll ever be"

To that I'll add ...And possibly the most tired.

PS. Good job on your wires.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

No kidding. On another forum that I frequent, one members sig is something along the lines of: "Today you are older than you've ever been, yet the youngest you'll ever be"

To that I'll add ...And possibly the most tired.

PS. Good job on your wires.

I hear you there.
Now It takes my all night to do what I use to be able to do all night. Lol

And thanks on the wires.
Along with finding wires that fit in the factory location the best, trying to retain larger wires that wouldn't fit in the factory separators is another challenge.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Well, that makes sense then.

I tried to describe it the best I could, but sometimes there's nothing like a good photo.

 

[~JM~]

Although not near as elegant a solution as shown above. This is what I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006HNVR6

After a few minutes with the disk/belt sander & a black marker.

 

[TurboTGuy]

The wires, HOW DO YOU LIKE THE WIRES?????????

 

[~JM~]

They're a tad long, but very nice.

If I had to pay full price, I'd be trying to decide between the Russ Merritt/MSD wires & these.

 

[0-60n4]

I installed the Taylor thurnderbollt about 8 years ago and less than 5000 miles on then, I changed plugs this weekend and broke three wires removing them. The metal conductor that connects to the plug pulled out of the wire. And I was being careful I already ordered a set from highway stars. Any reason to go to something else on a street car with factory ignition?

 

[dynoman]

I've had Taylor ThunderVolt wires on for years with good results and no wire / boot separation issues . Get yourself sparkplug boot pliers & also MSD spark guard dielectric grease to keep the boots from sticking .
www.autozone.com/wrenches-pliers-and-cutters/pliers/p/duralast-heavy-duty-spark-plug-boot-pliers/1266616_0_0
www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-8804