spark plug wire questions points styles wires on HEI cap

[j.rigby15r]

So I have a 64 c10 that has a sbc350 with HEI. The Issue that I am having is that the spark plug wires hit the firewall when I advance the dizzy past approximately 10 degrees. I am looking into using wires that have the cap style ends that go straight up instead of the ones with a 90 of the dizzy. Are there any issues or other ideas that I can look into?

I have been looking at ones like these and they say that they are HEI compatible.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/su...make/chevrolet

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ac...make/chevrolet

Any thoughts?

[geezer#99]

If you got room to go straight up, shouldn't be a problem.
Why not just change out the ends on the one or two that cause the interference.

[cdowns]

I've used the pertronics small cap hei old scholl lookin points style distrib to keep the look but have the electronics

[j.rigby15r]

Originally Posted by cdowns

I've used the pertronics small cap hei old scholl lookin points style distrib to keep the look but have the electronics

I have a brand new dizzy or I would go that route.

[j.rigby15r]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

If you got room to go straight up, shouldn't be a problem.
Why not just change out the ends on the one or two that cause the interference.

That's a great thought can you buy just the ends of so where?

[crazy longhorn]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

If you got room to go straight up, shouldn't be a problem.
Why not just change out the ends on the one or two that cause the interference.

Agree! Save some bucks If you don't want to mess with the ends, you can pick up 1 or 2 wires @ the local speed shop? I think the plug wire end will fit tight enoungh on the cap (may trim the boot back a tad)....but will lay this back to Geezer to confirm Longhorn

[Hollow65]

I've built every set of wires I've ever installed. Cheap and fun.

[crazy longhorn]

I have built my wires also....not afraid to have a couple odd ends , to fit if I save a buck or 2 Mine is not a show pc? Longhorn

[geezer#99]

Originally Posted by j.rigby15r

That's a great thought can you buy just the ends of so where?

Like Mr. Longhorn said!!
At the speed shop or in the help section at your local parts emporium.
Or go to the wreckers.

[crazy longhorn]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Like Mr. Longhorn said!!
At the speed shop or in the help section at your local parts emporium.
Or go to the wreckers.

Its Mr shorthorn to you brother Longhorn

[crazy longhorn]

Originally Posted by j.rigby15r

That's a great thought can you buy just the ends of so where?

Sorry dude....back on topic! Is you truck running & driving? If its not a big hurry, I can do a little digging...may have some pcs that you can use....NOT a sale, if I have em, I will let you know next day or 2 , & we will get together on the shipping codes? Longhorn

[j.rigby15r]

Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

Sorry dude....back on topic! Is you truck running & driving? If its not a big hurry, I can do a little digging...may have some pcs that you can use....NOT a sale, if I have em, I will let you know next day or 2 , & we will get together on the shipping codes? Longhorn

She runs just fine, so I'm in no major hurry. I need to get this issue fixed before I can adjust my timing. Let me know, if not I don't mind buying a couple wires or even a new set that I can custom build.

[crazy longhorn]

Me & the other "geezer'. have been playing back/forth. 99 is a good man Tell me how many wires don't fit....its just a few pcs that I have laying around....if I can fix it for you, it wont cost you, just pay it forward? Help the next guy Longhorn

[j.rigby15r]

I would say at most three of them could benefit from going straight up instead of 90.

[crazy longhorn]

Do you pull a 90 boot & the headers? longhorn

[j.rigby15r]

If I understand you correctly mine have 90s on both ends and yes I have headers.

[crazy longhorn]

Originally Posted by j.rigby15r

If I understand you correctly mine have 90s on both ends and yes I have headers.

Ok, we are on the same page....I will check tommorro....longhorn

[Hollow65]

I'm going to check my boxes also, I should have an msd set somewhere. I'll post back in the morning. Around 9:00

I ran 10.4mm Taylor's. All 90* boots on the passenger side. (2) straight boots on the drivers side. It's tighter than a fat girls sock on the distributor cap.

[Hollow65]

Made a lil trap door

[Hollow65]

To access this mess

[Hollow65]

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/msd-5551

This is the set I thought I had left over. Pretty cheap and worked well for years. I run hooker super comps and the clearances were fine.

[cableguy0]

How about just moving all the wires over 1 post. It might give you the room you need to advance. Like the other guys suggested you can get new ends for the wires. Any speed shop will have them. Also if you go the website for taylor ignition they have all the accessories you could need. http://www.taylorvertex.com/Products/

[crazy longhorn]

Back at you, I did check....kids, grand kids in on the weekend. All I had left, Was the 90 degree boots/fittings? I agree with Cable....move em one hole , & turn the dist....Or you could pull the damn thing out, take a BFH & a body spoon to clearance the firewall? Many ways you can fix, its about what works for you Longhorn