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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Does anyone know where i canget just the 9mm coil wire for the ford racing spark plug wires? the one that came with the set is wayyyyy to long so the motorcraft one is on it right now.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:31 AM
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What color you need? I might have an extra black one. I bought a new set after burning my #3 wire
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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i need a blue one, thanks though. the set came with a short wire that looked like it was for the coil but the copper or whatever type of metal connector is to long and wont fit on the coil. i put the long one on for now an tried to make it look as neat as i can but i didnt know if they sell just the coil wire.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Just take it apart and shorten it. It's very easy to do. I shortened all of mine to fit nice and snug instead of having extra wire all over the place.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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how would i do that? heres some pictures to show what i mean. they are both the short coil wire, the black one is the stock one that fits and the blue one doesnt becuase the gold part is too long.



Old Feb 27, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Ahhh, different fitting on the coil. That will present a problem.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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That didn't even cross my mind that the coil wire may be a problem, but makes sense since the coilon sn95s is mountedright next to the distributor. Did you see if they sold a 94/95-specific set?
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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yea i looked and there wasnt anything specific for the 94-95. i think im just going to have to live with the longer wire, i talked to my mechanic and he said that it probably comes like that because on some of the older motors to coil is mounted near the bottom of the engin bay.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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yea i looked and there wasnt anything specific for the 94-95. i think im just going to have to live with the longer wire, i talked to my mechanic and he said that it probably comes like that because on some of the older motors to coil is mounted near the bottom of the engin bay.
Just do like pro said and shorten your longer wire if it works now. Just pull the boot off, then pry the copper end off(careful not to damage it too much), cut the wire to length, strip it back, fold the electrode wire over and clamp the end back on, then squirt some wd40 on it and slide the boot back in place.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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any chance you could send me the one thats too long. im having a hell of a time getting a single coil wire long enough to mount my coil on the fender wall.



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