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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: My68SS on July 11, 2010, 03:24:54 PM
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Hi crew, does anyone know what lengths the factory ignition leads are for bb?
A couple of pics showing correct routing would be great too, if anyone can help.
TIA :)
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The routings are shown in your Assembly Manual, in section L35, sheet A6.
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Cheers John, [why didn't I think of that! ::) :) ]
Is a right angle boot for No 7 plug correct, with all other plug boots just slightly angled?
Also, the AIM shows the lead for No 5 in the front most rocker cover retainer slot, then 1, 3 and 7 in the next slots. This routing of No 5 seems a little messy and unnecessary?
Is this how they were arranged from the assembly line?
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Maybe a '68 BB guy will chime in - I'm not that familiar with the BB details (Z/28 guy here). :)
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Rob,
All spark plug ends were the same.
Look at the firing order of the L35 18436 57 2. The 5 and 7 wires were separated to keep the number 5 wire from ( cross-firing) inducing an unwanted spark in the number 7 plug. This can lead to detonation, preignition and broken parts.
Bob
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Hi Bob, your right! 7 will be half way through it's compression stroke which creates a danger of any ignition leakage from 5.
How solid are you on all boots being the same? The reason I query is that windy city muscle on ebay is selling repro lead sets in which No 7 is a right angle boot.
I have to admit though, a right angle boot doesn't ring right or seemingly offer any advantage.
Also, whilst the AIM is only pictorial, it doesn't indicate any difference with No 7's boot
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Ron,
Not as solid as I thought.
You got me thinking so I checked a set of Packard TVR wires that I have for a L78 I am building and sure enough you are correct, #7 has a 90 degree boot.
The only reason I can see for the 90 degree boot is so the wire does not rub on the booster.
I have never been a big fan of TVR wires as they do not work well with heat and CD systems.
I hope I did not lead you too far astray.
Bob
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Ah of course, the booster. Mine is on the right side [Aussie], yours will be on the wrong side.... [kidding!! :D]
Is the boot on your No 7 lead a grey color like the others, or is it a darker color?
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Rob,
You mean that there were Camaros made that have the booster on the right side?
The boot on the # 7 wire is black, just like the wire.
Remember when you order your wires, get the correct date code.
Bob
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I was being a bit 'tongue in cheek' with a play on words there :)
This car was an XCO to Sydney, Australia and was converted by Bill Buckle Autos in Sydney to RHD, hence 'right' [correct] side for me.
Seems like windy city muscle has got it totally correct with a right angle boot for No 7 and in black.
Reading through his description for battery leads, he seems to be pretty fastidious about getting things as correct as possible.