Routing Distributor wire
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Routing Distributor wire
I am thinking of re-routing the wire to the distributor to match the path of the wiring loom.
Is this going to cause issues with the length of the wire extended?
What gauge of wire should I use?
The coil is up on the firewall on the drivers side.
Is this going to cause issues with the length of the wire extended?
What gauge of wire should I use?
The coil is up on the firewall on the drivers side.
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Re: Routing Distributor wire
I purchased 12 gauge wire to do the run around front and down the side.
The wire on the condenser seems to be very small.
Hope this works.
The wire on the condenser seems to be very small.
Hope this works.
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Re: Routing Distributor wire
I would seriously consider relocating the coil to the front of the engine, probably to the rh water outlet bolt. I’ll look for a picture of mine.
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Re: Routing Distributor wire
My coil is on the passenger side of the firewall. There is a loop of string hanging from the rod under the hood that all the wires run through. Never a problem.
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Re: Routing Distributor wire
I really like the idea of relocating to the passenger side.
The only issue might be the heat off of the exhaust manifold.
I will take a look at it tomorrow.
The only issue might be the heat off of the exhaust manifold.
I will take a look at it tomorrow.
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Re: Routing Distributor wire
Made a bracket to mount the coil on the water outlet bolt.
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