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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-22-2020, 04:40 PM

I don't attest to be any expert routing spark plug wires - I ran with the idea they don't touch anything, what a novel idea

These are "custom" made Taylor (76032), for a BBC truck with Hei, and really not a bad fit at all. 35 degrees at the spark plugs works nicely. I've never made wires myself and perhaps couldn't do better, but #1 & #2 could lose some inches, IMO.

Think I'd like to rake their add off the wires, perhaps paint thinner or ? Come to think of it, they threw in an extra wire, test on that. Edit, yep

, probably ought to wash that off

I read they include an extra in the event there's a coil, but strikes me that's not relevant since these are made for HEI. Perhaps they'll work on either, though this HEI cap has male connectors, I think point caps are female, a novice speaking.

When a mechanic installed the old Delco HEI distributer years ago, the bracket booster vacuum connector wasn't reinstalled because the bolt head wouldn't clear a distributor cap retainer. An Alan button head is the ticket, looks like it belongs there.

12-22-2020, 04:40 PM	#212
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,120	Re: Build that 71 402 already I don't attest to be any expert routing spark plug wires - I ran with the idea they don't touch anything, what a novel idea These are "custom" made Taylor (76032), for a BBC truck with Hei, and really not a bad fit at all. 35 degrees at the spark plugs works nicely. I've never made wires myself and perhaps couldn't do better, but #1 & #2 could lose some inches, IMO. Think I'd like to rake their add off the wires, perhaps paint thinner or ? Come to think of it, they threw in an extra wire, test on that. Edit, yep, probably ought to wash that off I read they include an extra in the event there's a coil, but strikes me that's not relevant since these are made for HEI. Perhaps they'll work on either, though this HEI cap has male connectors, I think point caps are female, a novice speaking. When a mechanic installed the old Delco HEI distributer years ago, the bracket booster vacuum connector wasn't reinstalled because the bolt head wouldn't clear a distributor cap retainer. An Alan button head is the ticket, looks like it belongs there. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 12-30-2020 at 03:33 PM.