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Ant
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Jul 27, 2020, 5:33 AM

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Hi. Asking this question. Can I fit 8 mm Ignition Leads into 7 mm end caps for Distributor? thanks in Advance. AntSmile


Hammer Time
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Jul 27, 2020, 6:18 AM

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What gets inserted into the dist cap is the metal clip at the end of the wire, not the wire itself so if you can get the clips to work on the larger wire, there shouldn't be a problem inserting them into the dist cap.

PS, I really don't see a need to move to larger dimension wires as you will not see any difference.



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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jul 27, 2020, 6:20 AM)


Ant
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Jul 27, 2020, 7:35 AM

Post #3 of 8 (1101 views)
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Thanks for you advice. I thought it would give a bit better spark at the Plug. I will take your advice and not increase their size..


Hammer Time
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Jul 27, 2020, 7:46 AM

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No, that's not the way electrical current works.

It only uses the amount of current required to travel through all the resistance, back to ground. The coil capacity is around 35K volts but a secondary circuit usually only uses 12-20K under normal use with good wires and plugs. The only thing you are adding with the larger wire is more insulation.



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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 27, 2020, 3:44 PM

Post #5 of 8 (1085 views)
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Quote "> I thought it would give a bit better spark at the Plug. <"


NO as well. IF something so silly really made any real improvement in firing a vehicle it would be done new. More: Watch out if putting some cheap junk on the resistance inside could ruin how well it does so stick with OE rated they did know best. Thicker could help if abusing or rubbing and they shouldn't be,


Tom



Ant
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Jul 27, 2020, 5:43 PM

Post #6 of 8 (1077 views)
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Noted with Thanks. Ant


Ant
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Jul 27, 2020, 5:44 PM

Post #7 of 8 (1073 views)
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Thanks for the clarification.. I will stick to Factory Specs. Ant


Hammer Time
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Jul 27, 2020, 8:07 PM

Post #8 of 8 (1057 views)
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I will close this one now as solved.



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