SBC Stocker Ignition Wire Routing

Cdncarnut · 04-14-2016, 08:01 PM

I am replacing the ignition wires on my SBC Stocker.
The cam has the #4 & #7 cylinders swapped.
I was told to keep the #2 & #4 wires as far apart as possible and not cross them.

What are others doing for routing their ignitions wires.
It was suggested that I lay the #2 wire on top of the intake and run the 4, 6 & 8 wires along the other side of the valve cover.

As this is going to be my only second season with this car, it is obvious that I have a lot to learn.

nhramnl · 04-15-2016, 08:15 AM

It will be interesting to see what others say on the matter, but I say that today's plug wires are so effectively insulated against arc-over and heat damage that the long-standing rule about never letting wires lay on each other is out of date. If you look at a number of Stockers and particularly, Super Stockers with front-drive distributors, you'll see lots of wires touching each other. OK boys, bring it!

Cdncarnut · 04-15-2016, 08:35 AM

I was of a similar opinion and was quite surprised when I was told this.
That is why I figured I would post the question here, as this is a very knowledgeable group on this site.

Mike Pearson · 04-15-2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nhramnl

It will be interesting to see what others say on the matter, but I say that today's plug wires are so effectively insulated against arc-over and heat damage that the long-standing rule about never letting wires lay on each other is out of date. If you look at a number of Stockers and particularly, Super Stockers with front-drive distributors, you'll see lots of wires touching each other. OK boys, bring it!

Especially if you add the sleeves over the wires. That is an extra layer of insulation for heat and arc over. Your wires will last a long time with the sleeve on them. I used the Moroso sleeve on my wires

terry1 · 04-15-2016, 10:55 AM

Mike. Do you mean the sleeve at the plug end, so the headers don't touch the wires?
Terry K

FireSale · 04-15-2016, 11:01 AM

My SBF headers set my plug wire ends on fire so I put braided "fire proof" sleeves over them. About 10 inches long. I think that's what is being mentioned as sleeves.

Dale

Cdncarnut · 04-15-2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by terry1

Mike. Do you mean the sleeve at the plug end, so the headers don't touch the wires?
Terry K

This stuff...
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/700/710/710-72013.jpg

Mike Pearson · 04-15-2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cdncarnut

This stuff...
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/700/710/710-72013.jpg

Yes. my wires are sleeved from the distributor to the plug they have heat shrink tube to seal the distributor and plug boot to the sleeve. Moroso also has shrink tube numbers to label the wires to make it easier to identify them.

Cdncarnut · 04-15-2016, 05:23 PM

From Moroso Tech Support:

"With today's newer wire construction methods, this is not as much of an issue. Especially when using our “sleeved” wire sets, either in Ultra 40 or Blue Max, there is more than sufficient insulation to prevent such arcing issues from occurring."

Brett Corriveau
Sales Support Technician

04-14-2016, 08:01 PM	#1
Cdncarnut Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 213 Likes: 375 Liked 56 Times in 31 Posts	SBC Stocker Ignition Wire Routing I am replacing the ignition wires on my SBC Stocker. The cam has the #4 & #7 cylinders swapped. I was told to keep the #2 & #4 wires as far apart as possible and not cross them. What are others doing for routing their ignitions wires. It was suggested that I lay the #2 wire on top of the intake and run the 4, 6 & 8 wires along the other side of the valve cover. As this is going to be my only second season with this car, it is obvious that I have a lot to learn. __________________ Thomas NHRA 1959 D/SA

04-15-2016, 08:35 AM	#3
Cdncarnut Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 213 Likes: 375 Liked 56 Times in 31 Posts	Re: SBC Stocker Ignition Wire Routing I was of a similar opinion and was quite surprised when I was told this. That is why I figured I would post the question here, as this is a very knowledgeable group on this site. __________________ Thomas NHRA 1959 D/SA

04-15-2016, 10:55 AM	#5
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: SBC Stocker Ignition Wire Routing Mike. Do you mean the sleeve at the plug end, so the headers don't touch the wires? Terry K

04-15-2016, 11:01 AM	#6
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: SBC Stocker Ignition Wire Routing My SBF headers set my plug wire ends on fire so I put braided "fire proof" sleeves over them. About 10 inches long. I think that's what is being mentioned as sleeves. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

04-15-2016, 05:23 PM	#9
Cdncarnut Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 213 Likes: 375 Liked 56 Times in 31 Posts	Re: SBC Stocker Ignition Wire Routing From Moroso Tech Support: "With today's newer wire construction methods, this is not as much of an issue. Especially when using our “sleeved” wire sets, either in Ultra 40 or Blue Max, there is more than sufficient insulation to prevent such arcing issues from occurring." Brett Corriveau Sales Support Technician __________________ Thomas NHRA 1959 D/SA

04-15-2016, 08:15 AM	#2
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 507 Likes: 8 Liked 358 Times in 83 Posts	Re: SBC Stocker Ignition Wire Routing It will be interesting to see what others say on the matter, but I say that today's plug wires are so effectively insulated against arc-over and heat damage that the long-standing rule about never letting wires lay on each other is out of date. If you look at a number of Stockers and particularly, Super Stockers with front-drive distributors, you'll see lots of wires touching each other. OK boys, bring it!