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Topic: 2 problems..one solution, maybe?
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65VA2+2
Journeyman Posts: 54
From: Burke, VA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 05-28-2006 11:16 AM
 
Engine runs well at idle and when accelerating slowly but when I accelerate more rapidly the engine runs very rough. Any ideas?My second issue, which I am thinkng may be related to my first it that my spark plug wires touch my headers (Hooker Comps). The insulation is melted a bit(though not all the way through to the metal connectors). Does anyone have Hooker Comps headers, if so what wires are you using to get the wire-header clearance? Though I don't post often, I read this site mutliple times/week and learn lots...really appreciate you guys, your insight and attitude. [This message has been edited by 65VA2+2 (edited 05-28-2006).]
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exlocal
Gearhead Posts: 1552
From: hacienda hts., CA, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 05-28-2006 01:00 PM
I really don't know what kind of full length headers I have as they came with the car, but I also had issues with melting boots on the plug wires. I bought some Summit cut to fit wires with the 90 degree boots and cut and trimmed each wire to fit in generic wiring looms, so now they clear each header flange. The wires even came in blue.------------------
reliving youth
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-28-2006 04:34 PM
I have used insultor which fit over the wires and protect them from excessive heat from the Headers.http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=DEI%2D010504&N=115&autoview=sku Sam
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 780
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 05-29-2006 01:18 AM
I have the hooker comps and I use Ford Racing 9MM from Mr. Denysenko. I just use some generic wire clips and arranged it all so they are nowhere near headers.
I think they also come in blue.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 05-29-2006 01:37 AM
quote:
Originally posted by sprcoop:
I use Ford Racing 9MM from Mr. Denysenko. I think they also come in blue.
They do, that's where I got mine and they are blue, and numbered too.------------------
William
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65VA2+2
Journeyman Posts: 54
From: Burke, VA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 05-29-2006 04:10 PM
Thank you gentlemen, I will order some and see if that is the cause, will let you know how it works, and go from there.You da best!
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-29-2006 07:08 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangs68:
I have used insultor which fit over the wires and protect them from excessive heat from the Headers.http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=DEI%2D010504&N=11 5&autoview=sku Sam
I use those too Sam, they really help.
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