Spark plug wire help

[Betterthannothin]

I know i need to replace my wires, however my local dealer says they are NLA for my engine and I will have to make my own. I assume there is a "do it yourself kit" but I have never heard of making your own spark plug wires. Anyone have any insight on this. My motor is a 1986 75hp Mercury 4 cyl 2 stroke. Thanks in advance!!

 

[Ridiculous]

Re: Spark plug wire help

I know i need to replace my wires, however my local dealer says they are NLA for my engine and I will have to make my own. I assume there is a "do it yourself kit" but I have never heard of making your own spark plug wires. Anyone have any insight on this. My motor is a 1986 75hp Mercury 4 cyl 2 stroke. Thanks in advance!!

well i'm not familiar with your motor, but i am familiar with making my own spark plug wires.

you can get universal plug wire kits from any auto parts store. just go in and tell them you need a plug wire kit for a 4 cylinder engine.

it's super easy to do, just have them show you how!

 

[Betterthannothin]

Re: Spark plug wire help

Thanks, I guess I am going to the auto parts store after work today.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Spark plug wire help

Automotive wire will not work as they are not a solid core, go to Promarineusa.com and order them.
7 in wire is # 3025 @ 5.55 ea
9 in wire is # 3026 @ 7.14 ea

 

[Traceyh]

Re: Spark plug wire help

I dont know what engine you have, nor how old it is, but I have an 88 Mariner 90HP, and it requires wire core plug wires, not graphite core, and also 0 ohm caps, not resistor caps. Resistor caps and resistor plugs were designed to prevent RF interference with radios and tv's back in the day. I dont know how it would affect the ignition system on an outboard.

 

[Betterthannothin]

Re: Spark plug wire help

Thanks for the heads up. I will order them today.

 

[Wingedwheel]

Re: Spark plug wire help

Actually you can get everything you need at your local lawnmower shop. They sell the solid core wire by the foot and the non-resistor caps. Usually at a better cost because it doesn't say"marine" on it.

 

[Betterthannothin]

Re: Spark plug wire help

Winggedwheel, I have only been a boat owner for 6 weeks now and the first thing I have noticed is that if the word "marine" is on the package it usually doulbles the price. Funny how that works. Thanks for the input.