Plug (HT) Leads

[duncan_ellison]

OK - I don't know if this should really be in Electrics, but it relates to a Mercury, so here goes.<br /><br />I have a rather old, but mechanically sound 70HP Mercury which I am refurbishing the electrics (new stator, trigger, switch box, Harness etc), I can't bear to leave the old plug leads as the only bit of electric string untouched.<br /><br />Problem is that you can no longer buy auto HT lead by the foot in the UK, they are all custom made silicone sets for specific vehicles.<br /><br />Looking at the existing cable it's wire cored and I'm currently replacing it with silicone / carbon fibre leads taken from a nearest auto set I could find.<br /><br />I'm expecting this to be a bonus in that it should reduce interference on the VHF, but am I doing the right thing here or should I be seeking out some wire cored leads as replacements ?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Plug (HT) Leads

hello <br />I would stick with wire core and fit it with resistor plugs.<br /> good luck and keep posting

 

[duncan_ellison]

Re: Plug (HT) Leads

Thanks Rodbolt,<br /><br />I'm using a new set of BUHW plugs, but my problemm is that it's become very difficult (in UK at least) to source anything but silicone leads at all.

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: Plug (HT) Leads

Run it in the dark. Wires are prolly fine.<br /><br />-W

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Plug (HT) Leads

Check small engine repair or marine engine shops for the wire. The metal core stuff lasts a lot longer (often 50+ years), and the suppressor stuff may cause problems.<br />IMO - replacing old working metal core wires with new carbon core is degrading the igntion system. And I'm your classic form over function guy.