Using Ignition leads from a car

[ozkor]

Does it matter if I use ignition leads from a car on my outboard is their any difference.

 

[gm280]

Answer to your question is yes and no. If the car ignition wires are wire core, I can see it working okay. However if they are resistive core wires, I wouldn't use them. But if you are going to buy wires, why not just buy the proper type wires for your OB engine and no worries at all then... JMHO

 

[jbcurt00]

I think boat ignition leads are tinned wire, and i'm sure auto wires arent.

Tinned wires are intended to keep corrosion at bay.

Use the correct wires

 

[ozkor]

Thanks for that will make sure I get the right ones.

 

[GA_Boater]

The OEM plug wires for the antique OB in my sig were marked Packard 440. It's wire core and has been used in cars for eons, I found Packard 440 in bulk at O'Reilly for 69 cents/foot. Now I don't have an eerie glow from under the cowling and she runs a heck of a lot better. :smile:

 

[99yam40]

A lot of outboard motors have wires that are not changeable. have to change the coils to change the wires.
So it might be a good idea to identify what motor you are talking about changing wires on.

 

[jbcurt00]

Duh, when I read ignition leads, I thought: wires from the key back, not under the hood/cowl wiring.