1973 Merc 500

[knouse94]

I have alot of dry rot in the wires on the ignition driver and the ignition coil. Can I cut them off and run new wires? Should I use crimp connectors or wire nuts? Do the wires have to be the same length as they were before? Thanks

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: 1973 Merc 500

Yes to can if you can find good copper. Do not use wire nuts. I would solder them and use heat shrink. Length is not important except for having enough to secure the wires out of the way of linkage.

 

[knouse94]

Re: 1973 Merc 500

So use the same gauge wire for both and the same coarseness of wire for both? Thanks