arnulfo de l.a. Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Any one got a picture of how the spark plug wire were routed along with the locations of the wire holders? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 5 hours ago, arnulfo de l.a. said: Any one got a picture of how the spark plug wire were routed along with the locations of the wire holders? Thanks What year and motor are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) 1965 riviera gs 425 ci Edited November 20, 2018 by arnulfo de l.a. Left out motor size (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Super Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Here is how mine are routed, I believe this is correct. If you are missing the chrome brackets that support the plastic wire looms you can get reproductions from Centerville Auto, see here: http://centervilleautorepair.com/ignitions 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Since you are con 10 hours ago, arnulfo de l.a. said: Any one got a picture of how the spark plug wire were routed along with the locations of the wire holders? Thanks If you are concerned about proper routing you may or may not know that some of the plug wires (4, I think) originally had right angle boots on the distributor. Lectric Limited's website for date coded wires have a listing specifically for the 65 dual quad cars for this purpose. The right angle was to provide more clearance from the huge air cleaner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 30 minutes ago, JZRIV said: Since you are con If you are concerned about proper routing you may or may not know that some of the plug wires (4, I think) originally had right angle boots on the distributor. Lectric Limited's website for date coded wires have a listing specifically for the 65 dual quad cars for this purpose. The right angle was to provide more clearance from the huge air cleaner. Hi Jason, I remember you and I researching this but I cant remember if we used `65 or `66 source material. Do you remember which year we used? Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Hey Tom, I was originally alerted to this small detail by Dennis Manner relative to the the 66 MZ. I then saw the angled boots on the dark green unrestored Romanowski 20k mile GS car where I could see a mix of straight and right angle boots on the distributor. At least 3 wires had right angle boots. I recall you and I discussed it but now that you mention it, I'm not sure you were able to correlate it to Buick documentation. I just can't remember for sure what your assessment was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Arnulfo, u can have the stainless steel holders I bought from Russ @ Centerville if u need them. I took them off of my car when I decided to go with custom fit wires. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Thank you very much for all the help men. Thanks dave . My next question was going to be where i could get them. Are they copys of the factory holders? If yes, i will take them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 http://www.oldbuickparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=9011 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedeDownUnderR63 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) 42 minutes ago, RivNut said: http://www.oldbuickparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=9011 Hi Ed, I bought a pair of holders from cars a few weeks ago. I just don’t understand why the spacing is so different for the fourth cable. Do you (or someone else) know? Edited November 21, 2018 by SwedeDownUnderR63 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 26 minutes ago, SwedeDownUnderR63 said: Hi Ed, I bought a pair of holders from cars a few weeks ago. I just don’t understand why the spacing is so different for the fourth cable. Do you (or someone else) know? These date back prior to the first generation Rivieras. I don't know what other models may have had on the engine that would need the spacing. The only thing that I can think of on these Rivieras would be the vacuum line that goes from the carb to the power booster. One wire behind that, the other three to the front. The odd spacing on that one clip could be to route that one wire behind the vacuum line. But that's just a WAG. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 They are generic across the GM line. Ithink this is the reason for the separation: Old spark plug wires weren't well shielded and could cause misfire. The separation was for sequentially firing adjacent cylinder wires 18436572.... 5 and 7 keep them apart 12784563.... 3 and 1 " " 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Here’s a pic off of Russ’ website. They are polished. But u can paint them if you don’t like the polished look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 12 hours ago, SwedeDownUnderR63 said: Hi Ed, I bought a pair of holders from cars a few weeks ago. I just don’t understand why the spacing is so different for the fourth cable. Do you (or someone else) know? As already mentioned, it is to prevent cross-fire between that one wire and any of he other 3 wires in the holder. Look in the shop manual for proper wire routing and which wire goes in which position of the clip. The original lengths of the 8 wires are documented in the 1963 Master Parts Book, they are probably also listed in later editions. I get wire sets that are "cut to fit" and cut them to those lengths. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 15 hours ago, gungeey said: They are generic across the GM line. Ithink this is the reason for the separation: Old spark plug wires weren't well shielded and could cause misfire. The separation was for sequentially firing adjacent cylinder wires 18436572.... 5 and 7 keep them apart 12784563.... 3 and 1 " " You are right Steve. My 71 Monte Carlo which was bought new, has the very same one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 18 hours ago, RockinRiviDad said: Here’s a pic off of Russ’ website. They are polished. But u can paint them if you don’t like the polished look. I will put them on just like that and let them age. Eventually they will match the rest of the car.🤓 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 IF I remember correctly the originals were chromed. I've got a couple around here SOMEPLACE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Chrome on the Super Wildcat with the finned aluminum valve covers. Painted engine color on everything else. I've got red ones, green ones, and silver ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 As always learn SOMETHING new every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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