ebinmaine 70,718 #1 Posted February 4, 2019 I know there are different types of cores and different sizes and resistor or non resistor. Some of our engines have points. Some do not. Don't know if it matters? I would like to buy 10 or 20 feet to have on hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #2 Posted February 4, 2019 Can it be bought by the foot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,350 #3 Posted February 4, 2019 If you go online you can find the old 7mm Packard spark plug wire in bulk pretty easy. I use it on everything. Inexpensive and well made. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,718 #4 Posted February 4, 2019 11 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Can it be bought by the foot? Yepp I already have a few plug end and coil and Boots and a few terminals. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,712 #5 Posted February 4, 2019 Yeah NAPA has it in bulk. Mike @squonk was making some for guys at the BS last year he might even know part nos. It's just standard inductive core cable. Even comes in RED! https://www.ebay.com/i/380900662451?chn=ps 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #6 Posted February 4, 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F123618732597...or... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143102105494...remember the 5 or 7mm is just the insulation so unlike a highly modified drag car you don't really need thick jackets. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,522 #7 Posted February 4, 2019 7mm metallic core ignition wire # 734708 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,328 #8 Posted February 5, 2019 copper core for me. my farm tractors with mags like it and so do the WHs. I do not use resistor plugs either. if i interfere with some bodies GPS int their BMW to darn bad. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,712 #9 Posted February 5, 2019 Don't lookit me Squonk... I used a piece of 18 ga thermostat wire once in a pinch... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,712 #10 Posted February 5, 2019 1 hour ago, WVHillbilly520H said: you don't really need thick jackets. Unless you are in one of those polar kotex and it's -30 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #11 Posted February 5, 2019 just go to your local garage and ask the mechanic to save a set a decent set of plug wires for you when they change them out on cars. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #12 Posted February 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, jabelman said: just go to your local garage and ask the mechanic to save a set a decent set of plug wires for you when they change them out on cars. You won't find any that are copper wire.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,712 #13 Posted February 5, 2019 No stones to hang on to one while someone is cranking the motor tho 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,522 #14 Posted February 5, 2019 8 hours ago, WHX21 said: Don't lookit me Squonk... I used a piece of 18 ga thermostat wire once in a pinch... Did you use red or commom? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #15 Posted February 5, 2019 8 hours ago, WHX21 said: Unless you are in one of those polar kotex and it's -30 ,I'm hoping I don't need a "kotex" for my 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,886 #16 Posted February 5, 2019 You can pick up this spark plug wire in the 1,000 foot rolls at Tractor Supply! 1 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,777 #17 Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, WHX21 said: It's just standard inductive core cable. Even comes in RED! Common Jim!!! Everyone knows that yellow plug wires make engines go faster. Edited February 5, 2019 by Achto 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,777 #18 Posted February 5, 2019 This is what I buy for plug wires, https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/calco-6-cylinder-wire-set/0000000026269?bc=11798|11888|11892|11897 Copper core wire, & one kit will take care of seven engines. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,464 #19 Posted February 5, 2019 I use either the good grade Beldon or Packard wire - lasts for years and the higher quality ends fit it properly. Don't buy any imported wire, I've actually found gaps in the internal graphite cores several times - which will drive you nuts. I always have spare ends and wire from sets off hot rods around here - easy to make a new coil wire in a pinch. One real key to success - a proper plug wire crimping tool. Best I've found is Dad's old Belden tool - probably 30yrs old now or more, but still works perfectly and rolls those ends over like factory. I had a newer version and loaned it out, not sure who didn't return it but that led to no tools leaving here without me attached to them. Sarge 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,712 #20 Posted February 5, 2019 28 minutes ago, Achto said: kit will take care of seven engines. I would get one but then I would have to get six more tractors to put them on! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,777 #21 Posted February 5, 2019 19 minutes ago, WHX21 said: I would get one but then I would have to get six more tractors to put them on! Buy the 4cyl kit, it cost the same but then you will only need to buy 4 more tractors to but them on. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cod 121 #22 Posted February 21, 2019 Would any of you if is it possible to replace the spark wires on a Kohler ignition module? They look like they are epoxied in on the module but if you can get bulk wire, plug connectors and boots, is this something to attempt? A new Kohler module for a M-18 twin looks to be about $120+/- so perhaps this might be more affordable if you can figure it out. Thanks - Cod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 899 #23 Posted February 22, 2019 I think that type is going to be very hard to get the wire out. May be possible and ignition module could be damaged. Some of the older coils the wire could be unscrewed and replaced. The post it went on had like treads on it so new one was twisted into place. Aftermarket modules may be a lot cheaper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
