big block chev

kjet

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hi, i have a 496 ho mercruiser 2007 and have a broken lead from the coil pack to the spark plug. what can i use to replace it as the dealer cannot get one soon and i need it going, cheers
 

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Re: big block chev

have a broken lead from the coil pack to the spark plug. what can i use to replace it as the dealer cannot get one soon

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,....

I've never seen your motor's igntion, but I'd Guess a length of quality hi-tension cable from an auto parts store would get 'er Runnin'....
Ya might have to reuse the ends,... Donno....
 

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hi, i have a 496 ho mercruiser 2007 and have a broken lead from the coil pack to the spark plug. what can i use to replace it as the dealer cannot get one soon and i need it going, cheers
That's because he's selling you the whole kit, And it's out of stock till 12/20/10

But he should be able to order part numbers 888740 or/and 888741 they are still in stock right now.

See all three of item number 34 in the link below.
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...7.png&inbr=11746&bnbr=100&bdesc=Cylinder+Head

Or if you would like to try to buy a good used set of take off wires, Then this place may still have some that he sales pretty cheap for the 8.1l engine, It's worth a call.;)

http://www.raylarengine.com/

P.S I have read the 8.1 auto engine wires are not the same length as the marine wires and they do not fit all that well on the engine to use safely for a long period of time.
 

45Auto

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What kind of freaking spark plug wires are $600 a set, or $100 each ??????!!!! They made out of gold?

Hopefully I won't need to replace mine any time soon, but I bet I'm REAL careful next time I have to change plugs!
 

dockwrecker

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Yeah what's up with that! I just took a quick browse through Summit Racing and the MOST expensive universal kit in 10.5mm ceramic was $150.00. What the 'ell are Merc wires made of???:eek:
 
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