Spark plug wires

[cesarp35]

i’m installing the coils, points and condensers on a 1957 Evinrude 18hp today, i went to my local NAPA to get some spark plug wire to replace while i’m at it and they don’t have solid copper core or tinned copper wire on hand, all they have is tinned metallic is this tinned metallic ok to use? your input is appreciated Thanks

[donsmarine]

packard 440 is what i’ve used for almost 50 years without a problem….i believe its still available

[crosbyman]

I have use 7mm metallic wire from local bike shop.

Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

[cesarp35]

quote crosbyman:

I have use 7mm metallic wire from local bike shop.

Got it, Thanks Crosbyman

[green-thumbs]

A very lazy guy (me) goes to Tractor Supply and buys Spark Plug Wire Set TSC SKu# 0236635
Contains 6 wires with 90 degree boot molded to wire. Wire is stranded copper core rubber wire.
MADE IN USA price about $15 inc. tax. All you have to do is cut wire to same length as original
route wire and plug into coil.
Simple Cheap and The Right Stuff made in the Right Place
Louis

[neps989]

I do the same. No problems so far.

[cesarp35]

Thanks guys, i would buy those in a heart beat, unfortunately nearest tractor supplier to me here in So.Cal is 35 miles away, Oreilly’s can order the 7mm tinned copper wire it will take a day or two and they’re only 5 minutes away from me, i don’t know who’s lazier me or Green Thumbs LOL, i’ll probably just order them now. Thanks guys!!!!

[cliff]

green thumbs- that just solved my problem Thanks!

[outbdnut2]

Is this the set? SKU number is same, but with 99 added to the end.
Dave

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tisco-spark-plug-wire-set-sws260?cm_vc=-10005

[jerry-ahrens]

Or you could just reuse the original 1950’s wire… that stuff is about indestructible. And the new stuff isn’t as good. I’ve never replaced plug wire on a 50’s OMC, unless chewed up by rodents, cut, etc. Just my opinion!

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