[TR] New Spark plug wires arc

Wbeech@flash.net wbeech at flash.net
Sun Sep 19 09:31:23 MDT 2010


Any arcing is not good.  Send them back.

Mobile Bill

On Sep 19, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Chris Simo <ccsimonsen at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have been having a similar intermittent missing problem that seems to be
> plaguing the list lately.
>
> Went through several things and the car is running well now.   In my case
-
> it was the coil that was giving me troubles.
>
> On my way to the resolution, I bought new cap and wires from Moss.    It
> seems if the #4 wire is close to the heater pipe - it arcs through the
> insulation of the wire just below where to boot ends.
>
> I'm not thinking this is normal - but wanted to make sure before I try to
> send them back.  I've currently got the wires pulled away from any metal
> with tape -- looks bad - runs good!
>
> Chris
> 63 TR4 -
>
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