That the reason I am asking such a "dumb" question. The wires look brand
new, no cracks, still reletivly soft and flexable, boots still perfect.
>From the feedback I have received this weeknend and measurements I have
taken off another set that came off the original car, they have way more
resistance. Probally not usuable.
Oh well, it was worth a try.
John
>Hmm. I don't know any numbers here. But I would have thought that the
>condition of the insulation was a better indication than the resistance of
>the wires. Is it brittle and starting to crack? Has it already crumbled
>away? Etc.
>
>Dean
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>Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 14:43:13 -0500
>From: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
>Subject: Ignition wire question
>
>Does anyone know how much resistance (roughly) ignition wires should have?
>I pulled an ORIGINAL set of wires off my '75 parts car and trying to
>determine if they are worth keeping.
>
>I know I need new wires but I like the original, green look, and might have
>value to an originality nut.
>
>John Goethert
>Knoxville, Tennessee
>john@triumphspitfire.com
>http://www.triumphspitfire.com
>76 Spitfire, 71 GT6, 75 Spit parts car, 90 Miata
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