automotive type plug wires?

nwcove

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ive been getting a recently aquired johnson jw-21 ( 1966) back to running condition. sometime during its life it had automotive plug wires installed. it starts easy, runs well, but the idle is not quite ( very close tho) to what id like to see it. i am a firm believer that metalic core wires are the way to go , but how much difference would i see if i put the right wires on it? ( its a for sale motor, and does run well.....just dont want to get into it for more $$ than i can get out of it)
 
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Re: automotive type plug wires?

If you want to do it right, put in the copper core wires and try it.
 
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Re: automotive type plug wires?

Doesn't the automotive type wires have more resistance than the copper core wires?
 
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Re: automotive type plug wires?

From what I remember about my automotive days it does and shouldn't be used on th OP's mtr. They had resistance built into them. We used to call them carbon track wires.
 
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Re: automotive type plug wires?

Question was how much difference he would see. Probably none. Possibly easier starting. Possibly less low speed miss...if it is missing at low speed.
 
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Re: automotive type plug wires?

tried to get the local napa outlet to buy a roll of wire, but that was a no go. as far as cold starting the motor....its just ..pull the choke, and pull the cord. it does idle slow enough in a barrel , just rolls the water a bit, but as F_R mentioned, i was wondering if the right wires would make any noticeable difference. ( and as i mentioned, this motor is one id like to sell and im at the break even point now with dollars spent compared to what i can get for it.)
 
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