Re: Spark plug wires-1955 V8
Posted by JWL On 2024/3/25 14:33:52
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Randy Maull wrote:
Thanks JWL, was wondering what kinds of plugs you are using also, I got mine from Kanter, ended up being Y18's (Champion), I suppose the H10's are long obsolete. They (Y18's) are a bit "taller", the electrodes add about 3/8" onto the threaded length, I suppose this is no issue at all. Never been a fan of Champions, yours look like AUTOLITE?
Noticed also that you have the linkages off from the carb, probably to facilitate getting at the distributor for the tune up...I am assuming.
Most of all thanks for the response, it is nice to see someone actually is active in this discussion yet !!!
Randy
Matteson, IL
My memory tells me they were Champion J-18Y. The J denotes the ⅜" reach, the 18 is the heat range and the Y is for the projected electrode. I colored the silver finish to black to resemble the original color of the plugs back in the day. Relying on memory again, I believe Packard changed the cylinder head design mid-year. The went from a machined combustion chamber to a cast finish and the spark plug reach was changed to 7/16". You do not want to put the shorter reach plugs in the newer heads, nor do you want to put the longer reach plugs in the older heads. Someone here with more recent and relevant experience will clarify what I just wrote. Jack Vines??? Good catch on the missing throttle linkage. I had removed the carb and manifold and needed to finish hooking up everything.
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