1969 427 spark plug wiring

[John N.]

I have a set of spark plug wires which came off a friends car in the early 70's. He said they were good, however I see tape on one of the plug terminals. Do these have any value or should they be tossed? Have a good weekend!
Regards

[Dick W.]

Re: 1969 427 spark plug wiring

John, the braiding is worth keeping. The braiding on the repro wires differ from the originals

[Bill W.]

Re: 1969 427 spark plug wiring

John,
Dig out your OHM meter and check the resistance of each wire. I think resistance of less than 1K per foot is good, if this is wrong somenoe here will correct me. Back to the garage! Bill

[Wayne M.]

Re: 1969 427 spark plug wiring

I have a set of spark plug wires which came off a friends car in the early 70's. He said they were good, however I see tape on one of the plug terminals. Do these have any value or should they be tossed? Have a good weekend!
Regards

John -- I see white woven tape (like an adhesive bandage) about 1/2" wide at the junction of the braid and the black wire, near the terminal. I'm guessing it might have been a guide on how far the braid was to be positioned back of the terminal [varies according to where it's designed to go on the distrib cap]. Don't have original factory wires, but I've seen these on early '80's GM service sets that I have.