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chevyc1068 · 12-12-2006, 10:34 PM

I was replacing the plug wires on my 307 when I came to the 2 in the front and found that they were between the motor mount and the motor. I tried pushing them out but they wouldn't go, and I didn't want to have to shove my new ones through like that. So whats the deal!!! I broke one of them trying to push it out so now that cylinder won't fire if I need to run it. Any suggestions other than having to loosen the motor mount to get it out?

lpaine · 12-12-2006, 10:47 PM

Cut the wires and put 2 new ones in (the right way) Simplest way I can think of.

chevyc1068 · 12-12-2006, 10:48 PM

What is the right way? Pic would be nice.

Slammed70 · 12-12-2006, 10:48 PM

If your gonna change them....just cut them out.

Unless you wanna Ebay a set of used wires

chevyc1068 · 12-12-2006, 10:58 PM

Yes but what is the right way. If they were like this wouldn't that mean this is the stock set up?

A description or pic of "the right way" would be nice.

msgross · 12-12-2006, 11:23 PM

mine did the same thing...I cut them out but haven't put a new set in yet. I plan on running down the back of the motor and under the ramhorns, just outside the mounts instead of up through them. You could buy a "universal" set and thread them back through the mounts, then install the clips and boots.

Or you could just remove the ends off your new set and do the same.

OhioDan · 12-13-2006, 05:10 AM

Here's how I routed mine, as per pic.

chevguy7 · 12-13-2006, 05:42 AM

Mine were the same way on my 350. It kind of bothered me having them go through the motor mounts so I ran them to the outside of the ramhorns. I will be looking for some harnesses to use or run them up above the ramhorns, not exactly sure what I am going to do yet.

msgross · 12-13-2006, 09:17 AM

Can't really do above the ramhorns, I tried. They have to arch pretty far to clear them. Best bet is under....

12-12-2006, 10:34 PM	#1
chevyc1068 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Murdock, Kansas Posts: 147	HELP!!! Problem with plug wires! I was replacing the plug wires on my 307 when I came to the 2 in the front and found that they were between the motor mount and the motor. I tried pushing them out but they wouldn't go, and I didn't want to have to shove my new ones through like that. So whats the deal!!! I broke one of them trying to push it out so now that cylinder won't fire if I need to run it. Any suggestions other than having to loosen the motor mount to get it out? __________________ 1968 C-10 longbed, 307 V8, 4spd- currently under construction

12-12-2006, 10:47 PM	#2
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Re: HELP!!! Problem with plug wires! Cut the wires and put 2 new ones in (the right way) Simplest way I can think of. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

12-12-2006, 10:48 PM	#3
chevyc1068 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Murdock, Kansas Posts: 147	Re: HELP!!! Problem with plug wires! What is the right way? Pic would be nice. __________________ 1968 C-10 longbed, 307 V8, 4spd- currently under construction

12-12-2006, 10:58 PM	#5
chevyc1068 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Murdock, Kansas Posts: 147	Re: HELP!!! Problem with plug wires! Yes but what is the right way. If they were like this wouldn't that mean this is the stock set up? A description or pic of "the right way" would be nice. __________________ 1968 C-10 longbed, 307 V8, 4spd- currently under construction

12-12-2006, 11:23 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: HELP!!! Problem with plug wires! mine did the same thing...I cut them out but haven't put a new set in yet. I plan on running down the back of the motor and under the ramhorns, just outside the mounts instead of up through them. You could buy a "universal" set and thread them back through the mounts, then install the clips and boots. Or you could just remove the ends off your new set and do the same. Last edited by msgross; 12-12-2006 at 11:24 PM.

12-13-2006, 05:10 AM	#7
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: HELP!!! Problem with plug wires! Here's how I routed mine, as per pic. 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.

12-13-2006, 05:42 AM	#8
chevguy7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 316	Re: HELP!!! Problem with plug wires! Mine were the same way on my 350. It kind of bothered me having them go through the motor mounts so I ran them to the outside of the ramhorns. I will be looking for some harnesses to use or run them up above the ramhorns, not exactly sure what I am going to do yet.

12-13-2006, 09:17 AM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: HELP!!! Problem with plug wires! Can't really do above the ramhorns, I tried. They have to arch pretty far to clear them. Best bet is under....



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