Throttle rod in way of plug wires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skokie · 10-25-2006, 01:45 PM

For those of you have installed a HEI how have you dealt with the problem of the throttle rod next to the #1 5 & 7 wires? Also truck is a 68 with small block.

Thanks

Ole Blue 68 · 10-25-2006, 03:42 PM

How bad is it hanging up? A wire loom or plastic tie should do the trick.

OhioDan · 10-25-2006, 05:34 PM

Here's what I did. Looks and works great. No binding on wires.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-25-2006, 05:35 PM

Ohiodan, where did you get the supports for that set up?

kelsfine69 · 10-25-2006, 10:09 PM

Mines a Big block, but the wires are set in a way that i dont have any problems. Hope this helps.

msgross · 10-25-2006, 10:13 PM

I didn't install a loom kit and am changing my set up on mine. I have everything for sale on the parts board if you need a loom kit. Mine didn't interfere though...

OhioDan · 10-26-2006, 04:25 AM

I bought the plug wire supports from GMCPaul. I'm sure that most(?) vendors would have them? Used NAPA plug wires for an HEI 75 Vette. Useta have the p/n for the plug wires, but have since lost it. Sorry. Hope this helps?

krue · 10-26-2006, 05:20 AM

Never had any trouble with mine. I musta got lucky.

10-25-2006, 03:42 PM	#2
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: Throttle rod in way of plug wires How bad is it hanging up? A wire loom or plastic tie should do the trick.

10-25-2006, 05:34 PM	#3
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Throttle rod in way of plug wires Here's what I did. Looks and works great. No binding on wires. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

10-25-2006, 05:35 PM	#4
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10-25-2006, 10:09 PM	#5
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Throttle rod in way of plug wires Mines a Big block, but the wires are set in a way that i dont have any problems. Hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

10-25-2006, 10:13 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Throttle rod in way of plug wires I didn't install a loom kit and am changing my set up on mine. I have everything for sale on the parts board if you need a loom kit. Mine didn't interfere though... Attached Images

10-25-2006, 01:45 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Throttle rod in way of plug wires For those of you have installed a HEI how have you dealt with the problem of the throttle rod next to the #1 5 & 7 wires? Also truck is a 68 with small block. Thanks __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

10-26-2006, 04:25 AM	#7
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Throttle rod in way of plug wires I bought the plug wire supports from GMCPaul. I'm sure that most(?) vendors would have them? Used NAPA plug wires for an HEI 75 Vette. Useta have the p/n for the plug wires, but have since lost it. Sorry. Hope this helps? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

10-26-2006, 05:20 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Throttle rod in way of plug wires Never had any trouble with mine. I musta got lucky. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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