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russcc · 08-18-2020, 04:16 AM

There is a set of plug wires from, I believe, one of the smaller 60-80"s Dodge V8 engines that fit the Ford Flathead with the 21A distributor. Anyone recall what Cubic Inch engine size those are ? Thank you Fordbarners.

russcc · 08-19-2020, 08:21 AM

An ideaI got from a long time Ford flathead guy on the plug wires was to use a set from a '70's-80's small block Chrysler product like a 318 to 360 as they have the distributor in the front like the flat motor. Anyone have experience with that setup or have a NAPA # for the wire set ?

GB SISSON · 08-19-2020, 09:18 AM

Would those be real wire though? I'm all ears because I'd like a set also. Is the 21a a crab?

russcc · 08-19-2020, 09:35 AM

Yes this is for a 59L with a 21A distributor. I have the same setup on the 59 in the roadster and used Belden wires from NAPA, but I can't remember what part # I started with. These are Belden Edge Premium 7 MM, metallic SAE 14. I had to trim some to length an install right angle connectors for the 21A end so they both ends were right angle. Photo.

joe 1950 · 08-19-2020, 09:51 AM

I purchased mine for my 50 cpe from Jegs high performance i wanted red to match my heater hoses only had to cut and install the distributor ends work great and looks great had them on 24 years no problem

Automotive Stud · 08-19-2020, 09:55 AM

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I know it doesn't answer your question, but I bought a roll of wire and I've been making my own plug wires for years. Always a perfect fit...

51woodie · 08-19-2020, 11:29 AM

Carpenter sells them. I bought a set for my '46 Coupe, P/N 59A-12259, $70.00. They are brown colored which I understand is the correct color for the year.

russcc · 08-19-2020, 07:04 PM

If you are not interested in the correct appearing wire, and don't want to make them up yourself, Brillman's makes 7MM wires to your specs out of black EPDM cover, copper core, with right angle terminals & boots, so you just have to plug & play, $67. for the set, includes coil wire.

08-18-2020, 04:16 AM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	59 AB Plug wire set There is a set of plug wires from, I believe, one of the smaller 60-80"s Dodge V8 engines that fit the Ford Flathead with the 21A distributor. Anyone recall what Cubic Inch engine size those are ? Thank you Fordbarners.

08-19-2020, 08:21 AM	#2
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: 59 AB Plug wire set An ideaI got from a long time Ford flathead guy on the plug wires was to use a set from a '70's-80's small block Chrysler product like a 318 to 360 as they have the distributor in the front like the flat motor. Anyone have experience with that setup or have a NAPA # for the wire set ?

08-19-2020, 09:18 AM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,911	Re: 59 AB Plug wire set Would those be real wire though? I'm all ears because I'd like a set also. Is the 21a a crab? __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

08-19-2020, 09:35 AM	#4
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: 59 AB Plug wire set Yes this is for a 59L with a 21A distributor. I have the same setup on the 59 in the roadster and used Belden wires from NAPA, but I can't remember what part # I started with. These are Belden Edge Premium 7 MM, metallic SAE 14. I had to trim some to length an install right angle connectors for the 21A end so they both ends were right angle. Photo. Last edited by russcc; 02-23-2021 at 07:06 AM.

08-19-2020, 09:51 AM	#5
joe 1950 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 400	Re: 59 AB Plug wire set I purchased mine for my 50 cpe from Jegs high performance i wanted red to match my heater hoses only had to cut and install the distributor ends work great and looks great had them on 24 years no problem

08-19-2020, 09:55 AM	#6
Automotive Stud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 832	Re: 59 AB Plug wire set Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I know it doesn't answer your question, but I bought a roll of wire and I've been making my own plug wires for years. Always a perfect fit...

08-19-2020, 11:29 AM	#7
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 528	Re: 59 AB Plug wire set Carpenter sells them. I bought a set for my '46 Coupe, P/N 59A-12259, $70.00. They are brown colored which I understand is the correct color for the year.

08-19-2020, 07:04 PM	#8
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: 59 AB Plug wire set If you are not interested in the correct appearing wire, and don't want to make them up yourself, Brillman's makes 7MM wires to your specs out of black EPDM cover, copper core, with right angle terminals & boots, so you just have to plug & play, $67. for the set, includes coil wire.

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