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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: Omni_flyer on May 28, 2009, 09:37:08 AM

Title: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: Omni_flyer on May 28, 2009, 09:37:08 AM

I am trying to find a plug wire set for a BBF with a Prestolite Dizzy.  Right now, it has motorcraft wires on it but one is cracked and they haven't been replaced in a long while.  Funds are an issue, so I'm looking for a decent set for a decent price...  Specific part number would help as well...  recommendations???

I am also putting in a Pertronix elect conversion.  Do I need to change the plug gap?  Learning as I go...

Title: Re: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: Marcsrollin on May 28, 2009, 11:43:57 AM

Accel-4041k black
         4041r  red
         4041b blue

Title: Re: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: Nordie on May 28, 2009, 05:04:18 PM

Quote from: Omni_flyer on May 28, 2009, 09:37:08 AM

I am trying to find a plug wire set for a BBF with a Prestolite Dizzy.  Right now, it has motorcraft wires on it but one is cracked and they haven't been replaced in a long while.  Funds are an issue, so I'm looking for a decent set for a decent price...  Specific part number would help as well...  recommendations???

I am also putting in a Pertronix elect conversion.  Do I need to change the plug gap?  Learning as I go...

interesting question on the plug gap i was wondering the same thing!

Title: Re: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: Omni_flyer on May 28, 2009, 08:17:37 PM

Thanks... I will get some this weekend... do you have to have a special crimping tool for the wires???

Any recommendation on the plug gap?

Title: Re: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: crewchief22 on May 28, 2009, 10:10:37 PM

The Pertronix doesn't require a gap change. 

I don't have my ignition reference book handy, but I think I remember Ford setting the gap at .032

Title: Re: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: Omni_flyer on May 29, 2009, 06:38:54 AM

Thanks again.... Trying to get everything up and running smoothly for Parker on Father's Day....

Title: Re: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: GAWnCA on May 29, 2009, 10:03:48 AM

Try Summit Racing.  http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TAY-73653&FROM=MG (http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TAY-73653&FROM=MG)

Title: Re: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: mdmcduffee on May 29, 2009, 11:21:16 AM

Try Smokey's O'side

Title: Re: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: The Chaz on May 30, 2009, 10:33:55 PM

I have a set of Accel wires I used for one season...  I'll sell them for 50% of Summit's price plus shipping.  I think I even still have the box they came in ;)

Title: Re: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: IRRebel on May 30, 2009, 10:54:01 PM

Are you running OT's or TT's? I ran mine underneath for my OT's, and just bought the bulk Mallory Wire and the ends from Summit. (Ended up with about 4 feet left over, but OK. ) With TT's, should be able to use anything off the shelf.

Ray

Title: Re: Need help finding plug wire set for a BBF
Post by: Omni_flyer on May 31, 2009, 08:17:43 PM

Thanks for all the info/help... picked up a set of yellow accel wires on Sat while driving to LA.  Get the pertronix on Tuesday and then install everything.  Gonna do an El Cap run on Saturday to make sure everything is good for Parker on the 12th....