Spark plug tubes

[KarlJS]

I have a 8BA (unknown year). How do the spark plug wired connect? In a tube or no tube??? Thanks

[40cpe]

originally there was no tube. The four on the passenger side just ran straight back from the distributor. The driver side crossed between the carburetor and the generator through a bracket with a loop in it. There are aftermarket looms/tubes that can be used, though.

[tubman]

Every 8BA I've seen has a bracket on each side with 4 holes in them that the driver's side wires go through. They bolt under a manifold bolt and appear to be coated with something like rubber. When I did my last engine, I stripped and blasted them, painted them, and then dipped the end with the holes in that stuff you can buy to dip tool handles in. I thought they turned out pretty well. IIRC, the bracket with the loop is for the regular low tension engine wires.

[HCO41]

Plug wire brackets for '49-'50 were round loops with a rubber insulator. Four hole brackets were used starting in '51 but since they're a little neater many were used to replace loop type on earlier cars. I believe center hole in '51 type was used to run coil wire. As with many changes part replacements could have been introduced late in previous year.
Howard

[tubman]

Thanks for the correction, Howard; I must have all late model engines, though I did pull one out of a '50. I don't think the hole in the middle is for the coil wire though, given the position of the coil.

[funrunr]

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Here is a pic of both types, hope it helps. I might still have a set

[KarlJS]

I have a pair of separators that the sell at a modern parts store. Those look really neat!

[KarlJS]

I have some Mr.Fasket wire looms on mine. Not my first choice

[tubman]

If I understand what you're saying I don't think a set of stockers would be that hard to find. Plus, restoring them with the :Tool Dip" is kinda fun!