Spark Plug Wires

[Rich.Fl]

I need to replace some spark plug wires. I have some pre-made wires. Is there a way/trick to thread them through the spark plug wire tube?
Thanks! Rich

 

[Hobo,NC]

Take the plug wire boot off the distributor end start with #4 work your way to #1. If one jams up you can push pull #4 to help work the wire thru the tube...

 

[Ed S.]

I just did this, and used a piece of wire (with a little hook at the end, taped to the plug wire with electrical tape) to fish #1 and #2 through. Things were loose enough to push #3 and #4 past the wiring harness without help.

 

[Hobo,NC]

I just did this, and used a piece of wire (with a little hook at the end, taped to the plug wire with electrical tape) to fish #1 and #2 through. Things were loose enough to push #3 and #4 past the wiring harness without help.

Why do folks find this so hard I have never had an issue start with #4 work your way down. I don't use copper core wires that in itself should make this operation harder but it doesn't. No fish wire needed I must be missing the hard part.

 

[Ed S.]

Why do folks find this so hard I have never had an issue start with #4 work your way down. I don't use copper core wires that in itself should make this operation harder but it doesn't. No fish wire needed I must be missing the hard part.

You must have a skinnier wiring harness running through the tube! Believe me, I tried multiple times without the fishwire…

 

[Rich.Fl]

Why do folks find this so hard I have never had an issue start with #4 work your way down. I don't use copper core wires that in itself should make this operation harder but it doesn't. No fish wire needed I must be missing the hard part.

Thanks for the information...I see you do not use copper core...what do you recommend?

 

[Rich.Fl]

You must have a skinnier wiring harness running through the tube! Believe me, I tried multiple times without the fishwire…

Thanks for the information Ed !

 

[Hobo,NC]

Thanks for the information...I see you do not use copper core...what do you recommend?

Thread 'Front Mount Electronic Ignition Conversion'

Jul 1, 2019

Started out with Bob's cap conversion ran it on points all was good so on to resolve an on going points issue...

https://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=1385314&highlight=mount

I wanted to see how far off it would be if I set it up with the instructions either way I needed to find TDC... I removed the distributor cap then bumped the starter till I felt #1 coming up on compression stroke. I made rod to go thru #4 spark plug hole and set up a dial indicator on #4 exhaust to find where #4 exhaust valve was on the rock... once I found where it was dead nutz on...

• Hobo,NC
• Replies: 4
• Forum: Ford 9N, 2N & 8N

Thread 'Bob's Front Mount External Coil conversion'

Feb 22, 2019

Bob does this get a passing grade...

I kept waiting for a used cap to fall in my lap could not wait any longer so cut up a good 8N side mount cap for the coil tower... I had about a hour to 1-1/2 in my first one... I have about 6/7 layers of fiberglass on it my thinking was to add a little support to the coil tower...

• Hobo,NC
• Replies: 36
• Forum: Ford 9N, 2N & 8N

 

[Dave G9N]

Had some trouble finding the link for the wires. My mistake was clicking the obvious link in the first one, not the text above or below the link. Lots of good information, Thanks, Hobo.
thread-1430314 thread-1444069 The plug wires, "Belden spark plug wire set #700103", are in the 1444069 link.
Sold by NAPA.

 

[leon bee]

Where I live, the rodents love that Belden wire.

 

[Kondoge]

Thanks for the information...I see you do not use copper core...what do you recommend?

Depends on your preference, some folks prefer copper core wires others prefer different materials, you might already guess by the way I typed it I like the copper core wires, but it's up to you what you use. But DO NOT use the automotive spark plug boots, mine has them and I hate them, there is no room for them tall boots under the fuel tank. Use ones for the tractor

 

[Mad Farmer]

Depends on your preference, some folks prefer copper core wires others prefer different materials, you might already guess by the way I typed it I like the copper core wires, but it's up to you what you use. But DO NOT use the automotive spark plug boots, mine has them and I hate them, there is no room for them tall boots under the fuel tank. Use ones for the tractor

You need to get the 90 degree angled boots. Not the straight ones.

Not sure if you have O'Rieley's Auto up your way?

The sell std ignition 7mm copper core wire sets; You cut to length, straight or angle boots. For some reason the 8-cyl sets cost less than the 6- and 4-?

I had to make a set for my Ferguson. And have enough wires/terminals for a 2nd complete set; save the ones that are too long.

Straight boots are fine on the Continental engines. Get the angled for the Ns.

A set was ~$20 USD

 

[Hobo,NC]

Had some trouble finding the link for the wires. My mistake was clicking the obvious link in the first one, not the text above or below the link. Lots of good information, Thanks, Hobo.
thread-1430314 thread-1444069 The plug wires, "Belden spark plug wire set #700103", are in the 1444069 link.
Sold by NAPA.

I have used 100's of sets of Belden wires they have been good to me. No way in ell I will use a cheap plug wire I have seen to many new cheap wires fail. Because I have installed so many sets I know what set I need to convert to a tractor application. None of my tractors have copper core wires I am happy if copper core makes you happy then use'em.

 

[Kondoge]

You need to get the 90 degree angled boots. Not the straight ones.

Not sure if you have O'Rieley's Auto up your way?

The sell std ignition 7mm copper core wire sets; You cut to length, straight or angle boots. For some reason the 8-cyl sets cost less than the 6- and 4-?

I had to make a set for my Ferguson. And have enough wires/terminals for a 2nd complete set; save the ones that are too long.

Straight boots are fine on the Continental engines. Get the angled for the Ns.

A set was ~$20 USD

Or I could pull the same trick Allis used for the WC and go eh spark plug boots who needs those and leave em bare. (sarcastic comments wouldn't be myself without them) anyways Yeah I should probably get better boots, I skin my fingers on the now rough underside of the fuel tank a lot pulling the boots off, I says it once more DON'T USE AUTOMOTIVE STRAIGHT TYPE BOOTIES FOR YOUR SPARK PLUGS!!! 90 degree boots are better in almost every way except for keeping dust off the lower ceramic of the spark plug as for O'Rieley's Auto we do not, closest thing Canada has is Princess auto which from what I know is similar to harbour freight. or Napa, we do have Napa

 

[Kondoge]

I have used 100's of sets of Belden wires they have been good to me. No way in ell I will use a cheap plug wire I have seen to many new cheap wires fail. Because I have installed so many sets I know what set I need to convert to a tractor application. None of my tractors have copper core wires I am happy if copper core makes you happy then use'em.

yes as I said it's up to preference, also cheap replacement parts are a no. Nothing about these tractors is cheap, the enjoyment is expensive (fuel) and the parts are moderately expensive. But the reason we all come here is to keep these beauties running at their best regardless of cost, if one can afford it.

 

[Mad Farmer]

I have used 100's of sets of Belden wires they have been good to me. No way in ell I will use a cheap plug wire I have seen to many new cheap wires fail. Because I have installed so many sets I know what set I need to convert to a tractor application. None of my tractors have copper core wires I am happy if copper core makes you happy then use'em.

I've no need for suppression wires as I'm still running 6V + ground points ignition. Std Ign wires are still good quality.

 

[Kondoge]

It’s the same debate as 6 vs 12 volt, that seems to be a very heated debate around these places, but it all boils down to preference of owner/operator, I recommend copper spark plug wires for 12 volt conversion and hobo recommends Belden wires. As long as it’s all done properly it really shouldn’t matter

 

[Mad Farmer]

It’s the same debate as 6 vs 12 volt, that seems to be a very heated debate around these places, but it all boils down to preference of owner/operator, I recommend copper spark plug wires for 12 volt conversion and hobo recommends Belden wires. As long as it’s all done properly it really shouldn’t matter

I think Hobo is using suppression wires since it is not only 12V but also a Petronix conversion.

 

[Hobo,NC]

I think Hobo is using suppression wires since it is not only 12V but also a Petronix conversion.

Yes and No, I use this type of wire on most all applications. I don't drink the Kool-Aid If you do at the least get a wire with a silicon are EPDM rubber cover. Invest in the tools to properly crimp the ends on life will be good.

 

[Kondoge]

is Kool-Aid standing in for something? or you actually don't drink it?