Re: Spark Plug Wires

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/9/26 8:27:06

You can buy sets made specifically for your car (though they may not be totally authentic), you can buy "universal" sets where you will have to trim some lengths to get a proper fit, or you can just buy bulk wire and the terminal ends and make up your own. Kanter's and Max have pre-made sets, among others. I see bulk wire spools perpetually on eBay and auto parts or motorcycle shops also will sell it along with the terminal ends if you go that route. NAPA (Belden brand) has "universal" kits and no doubt so do AutoZone and others, though these will almost certainly be of the "resistor wire" type.

Were it mine, I'd go with braided copper core wire (not resistor wire) and go with resistor spark plugs if radio performance is important.

Although rubber boots over the plug ends were not standard equipment, they were available from Packard and are listed in the parts book, should you like them - they may offer some advantage in starting in very wet conditions.