[Mg-t] spark plug wires

[Clive Sherriff]

I know suitable lengths for the spark plug leads,
and I know the Plug gap but I can't find anywhere
the specified ideal width (or diameter - is it
round? or perhaps oval?) of the spark itself.

Surely someone on the list will know!!!

Clive
Oxford UK
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Howard" <mgbob at juno.com>
To: <sumton at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] spark plug wires


> Hi Oliver,
>   I checked through the T-Register CD looking for measurements without
> success.
>   My suggestion is to remove one at a time, measure the original and cut
> the new one to same length allowing for any loss where insulation is cut
> away, unless the original is too short in which case you would want to
> make the new wire an inch or two longer.
>   Some mark the spark plug connector with Roman numerals, I II III IIII,
> with a triangular file. It's inconspicuous, yet handy to have them
> marked.
>   Those little copper washers over which you spread the wires become
> invisible when dropped on the floor. Have a clean surface under your
> working area and plenty of light.
>   Finger snug is tight enough for the connections into the cap and for
> the screws in spark plug connections. The bakelite will crack if the
> connections are over tightened.
> Bob
>
>
> On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:32:46 -0500 "oliver" <sumton at sbcglobal.net>
> writes:
>> hi, all.
>>
>> purchased new spark plug wires (plus cap, rotor, and petronix).
>>
>> looks pretty easy to replace the existing wires, but was wondering
>> if anyone
>> had the preferred lengths (measurements) and if there are any tricks
>> or traps
>> i should know about.  this is my first foray into the "build it
>> yourself"
>> spark plug wires; i've read the directions and am pretty sure I know
>> how to do
>> it.
>>
>> thanks!
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