Am in the planning stage of running my new correct and dated spark plug wires and was just wondering exactly how the two most front plug wires are run past the exhaust manifold. My old wires are dangling down below it and then enter to attach to the plugs just in front of the manifold. Doesn't seem correct to me. The AIM UPC 6 B3 is a little confusing. The left run of wires seems to pass behind the manifold while the right side seems to pass under. There also seem to be clips, is that the case? Also, should the wires be run through the bottom of the shielding supports in the notches provided in a particular order. Again, the AIM shows one side ordered but the other not. Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Sorry forgot the byline - 1967 327/300 HP convertible automatic with power brakes, power steering and A/C. -
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two clips, one on each side of the engine are mounted via the oil pan bolts at the point where the bottom of the "V" shield that covers the wires is closest to the pan, keeps everything out of the way of the hot exhaust, wires then go behind the engine mount (between the block and the mount) and up to the plugs. Very neat and tidy when done properly.Bill Clupper #618Comment
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The molded ends on your new correct and dated spark plug wires are to large to pass through the space between the motor mount and the block. Remove the protector boot on the distributor cap end of the wires and thread the distributor end through the space between the back of the motor mount and the engine block.Comment
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Does your 67 have two holes side by side in the passenger fender well that you could use a long extension and socket to remove and install the front two spark plugs? My 64 did, sure made it easier to change out the plugs.Comment
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My car does have two holes in the passenger side front wheel fender well and I always wondered what the heck those were for. Are they original to the fender or something that was done afterwords to make life easier?
Is changing out the spark plug wire best done from above or below the car?Comment
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Kirk,
I found it best to work from under the car when running the plug wires, I have drive on lift so it make it much easier. Unless some thing has changed in the manufacturing of the plug wires in the past 2 years, I have also found that if you run the distributor end of the plug wires back down between the block and the mount you don't have any problems running the wires, nothing need to be removed, a little grease or silicone spray on the wires helps thing slip though easier. This is on a 1964, 327/300 equipped car. I've never had any problems changing the plugs from the top side of the car. My '65 air coupe is a different story, most everything at the right front corner has to be done from below.
Regards,
James WestComment
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Be VERY gentle with the LL wires while pulling, routing, clipping, etc., and verify them with an ohmmeter before you start.Comment
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Kirk I beleive the two holes I mentioned are original to the fender for air conditioned C2's with 327. The holes are handy, forget the length and how many extensions I used on my 64.Comment
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Bill,
Can you give me any more "direction" as to the placement of the clips. What is the "V" shield? I assume this is not the chrome shielding visible from above. Is it something that is mounted to the engine block to protect the wires? Part of the engine block shielding? Obviosuly, my car doesn't have them and I am trying to figure out where they should go. Thanks.
KirkComment
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Kirk -
The chrome "V-shields" or "boomerang shields" enclose the plug wires for the front two cylinders on each side, and hold them against the side of the block; you'll find them illustrated in the U69 section of your Assembly Manual. The front leg attaches under the upper rear motormount-to-block bolt, and the rear leg attaches under the small bolt that attaches the spark plug heat shield for the rear two cylinders.Comment
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