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OhioDan · 11-07-2004, 08:22 AM

I have a 350 with rams horn exhuast manifolds. Is there a way to route the plug wires from the bottom side of the manifolds back to the distributor? If I go over the top, chances of burning plug wires are high. Did they come from the bottom originally? Had headers before, and this wasn't a problem. Want to go under the manifolds to cleanup engine appearence. Any help would be appreciated. Thanx.

**GMCPaul** · 11-07-2004, 08:26 AM

The wires were originally routed underneath, first they run to a 4 wire loom on rear of bellhousing, then route underneath using a combination of single wire retainer at oil pan and dual wire retainers on block. If using HEI get tailored plug wires for a 1974 Corvette, the 74 vette used HEI and routed the wires the same way.
GMCPaul

OhioDan · 11-07-2004, 08:48 AM

Where can I get the retainers? Do they sell them aftermarket? Plug wires are Accel trim to fit, so no problem there. Thanx.

**GMCPaul** · 11-07-2004, 08:58 AM

We carry the retainers as do most vendors, we are currently out of stock on the 4 wire bellhousing retainer, & the 1 wire oil pan retainer altough I do expect to have these back in stock some time next week because I placed a order for more the beginning of last week. Got a ton of double wire retainers in stock.
GMCPaul

11-07-2004, 08:22 AM	#1
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Routing Plug Wires? I have a 350 with rams horn exhuast manifolds. Is there a way to route the plug wires from the bottom side of the manifolds back to the distributor? If I go over the top, chances of burning plug wires are high. Did they come from the bottom originally? Had headers before, and this wasn't a problem. Want to go under the manifolds to cleanup engine appearence. Any help would be appreciated. Thanx. __________________ 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.

11-07-2004, 08:26 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,719	The wires were originally routed underneath, first they run to a 4 wire loom on rear of bellhousing, then route underneath using a combination of single wire retainer at oil pan and dual wire retainers on block. If using HEI get tailored plug wires for a 1974 Corvette, the 74 vette used HEI and routed the wires the same way. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

11-07-2004, 08:48 AM	#3
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Where can I get the retainers? Do they sell them aftermarket? Plug wires are Accel trim to fit, so no problem there. Thanx. __________________ 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.

11-07-2004, 08:58 AM	#4
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,719	We carry the retainers as do most vendors, we are currently out of stock on the 4 wire bellhousing retainer, & the 1 wire oil pan retainer altough I do expect to have these back in stock some time next week because I placed a order for more the beginning of last week. Got a ton of double wire retainers in stock. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM



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