Sparks everywhere

289 · 03-09-2005, 10:44 PM

I have a crane cams ignition box with a MSD 7 High output coil I also have ford racing wires that are like less then 2 years old. When I opened up my hood tonight in the dark I could see little sparks goin everywhere from the wires to the engine from the boots to the metal of the spark plug base. It kinda scares me cause I have a wet NOS system that runs fuel around the wires. Is there a really good wire set for high voltage outputs, I thought the Ford Racing wires would be good enough

smokedchevy · 03-10-2005, 12:10 AM

I'd make sure all of your wires are pushed on. They'll click if they're on all the way. I've never heard of that before. Must be some gnarly ignition. Mallory makes some sleeving to go around plug wires. You have to use them with custom made wires because they must be slipped on before you install the plug boots. You might try Mallory sidewinder wires with the Mallory sleeves. I believe the sleeves cost around $60. I have them on a 65 Plymouth and they don't spark at all. It has a crane racing ignition on it. Good luck.

rwhite65 · 03-10-2005, 03:27 AM

Depending on the climate, the exhaust temperatures, and the hours you have put on them, they just might have aged prematurely. The heat from the headers never helps. Check to make sure they are properly seated.....otherwise replace them.
Ryan

289 · 03-10-2005, 08:43 AM

yeah it was very dry here and I was getin shocked with static so maybe that had something to do with it too. But If they are shorting right though the wires to metal I think I need new ones right

GhettoPop · 03-10-2005, 09:29 AM

make sure all wires are plugged in securely, if it still sparks, get new wires ASAP. wires sound shot. MSD 8.5mm are great

289 · 03-10-2005, 07:38 PM

What are the best wires for mid length mac headers and a 40k volt msd 7 coil. The Ford racing wires I got had a 45 degree angle and they worked good to clear my headers

Rev · 03-10-2005, 09:05 PM

I like the MSD wires also. I think the boot angle is adjustable from straight to 90 degrees. Almost any aged wires will show those sparks at night. Just means the wires are shot and leaking voltage..

Rev

mustangII460 · 03-11-2005, 03:31 PM

Use the supplied grease for the boots. Electricity will take the least path of resistance.

Capri306 · 03-13-2005, 02:49 AM

Reminds me of the days when I could fool my younger brother into helping me check my spark plug wires. I'd ask him to hold onto a wire and 'see if you hear anything funny.' Hehehehe, God, I'm evil...and so are MSD boxes but in a good way.

~The Jester~ · 03-13-2005, 05:34 AM

I've had awesome luck with the Ford Racing wires. Although I abuse the hell outta them, they get changed every spring AT LEAST. Usually replace them halfway through the summer as well, but most of the time that's more than likely my fault. "Oh hell, that WAS laying on the header!" That type of stuff.

Capri306, I did the same stuff too! No little brother, but I had a few cousins running around that didn't know any better. I'd get them with the electric fence (grew up on a farm) and we had a Model T coil running around too, just for such fun. hehehehehe

drag79stang · 03-20-2005, 07:13 PM

I've also had absolutely no problems with ford racing wires. I too change them religiously at the beginning of each racing season. ALTHOUGH I did just dyno the engine using last years wires. Ooooops...........:>)

03-09-2005, 10:44 PM	#1
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	Sparks everywhere I have a crane cams ignition box with a MSD 7 High output coil I also have ford racing wires that are like less then 2 years old. When I opened up my hood tonight in the dark I could see little sparks goin everywhere from the wires to the engine from the boots to the metal of the spark plug base. It kinda scares me cause I have a wet NOS system that runs fuel around the wires. Is there a really good wire set for high voltage outputs, I thought the Ford Racing wires would be good enough

03-10-2005, 12:10 AM	#2
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Re: Sparks everywhere I'd make sure all of your wires are pushed on. They'll click if they're on all the way. I've never heard of that before. Must be some gnarly ignition. Mallory makes some sleeving to go around plug wires. You have to use them with custom made wires because they must be slipped on before you install the plug boots. You might try Mallory sidewinder wires with the Mallory sleeves. I believe the sleeves cost around $60. I have them on a 65 Plymouth and they don't spark at all. It has a crane racing ignition on it. Good luck. __________________ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters 65 Mustang 13.50 107mph 3000' ALt. 65 Falcon Straight Axle Drag Car

03-10-2005, 03:27 AM	#3
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Sparks everywhere Depending on the climate, the exhaust temperatures, and the hours you have put on them, they just might have aged prematurely. The heat from the headers never helps. Check to make sure they are properly seated.....otherwise replace them. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

03-10-2005, 08:43 AM	#4
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	Re: Sparks everywhere yeah it was very dry here and I was getin shocked with static so maybe that had something to do with it too. But If they are shorting right though the wires to metal I think I need new ones right

03-10-2005, 09:29 AM	#5
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: Sparks everywhere make sure all wires are plugged in securely, if it still sparks, get new wires ASAP. wires sound shot. MSD 8.5mm are great __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

03-10-2005, 07:38 PM	#6
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	Re: Sparks everywhere What are the best wires for mid length mac headers and a 40k volt msd 7 coil. The Ford racing wires I got had a 45 degree angle and they worked good to clear my headers

03-10-2005, 09:05 PM	#7
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Sparks everywhere I like the MSD wires also. I think the boot angle is adjustable from straight to 90 degrees. Almost any aged wires will show those sparks at night. Just means the wires are shot and leaking voltage.. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

03-11-2005, 03:31 PM	#8
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: Sparks everywhere Use the supplied grease for the boots. Electricity will take the least path of resistance. __________________ Frank

03-13-2005, 02:49 AM	#9
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	Re: Sparks everywhere Reminds me of the days when I could fool my younger brother into helping me check my spark plug wires. I'd ask him to hold onto a wire and 'see if you hear anything funny.' Hehehehe, God, I'm evil...and so are MSD boxes but in a good way. __________________ Capri306, Moderator The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri 1987 5.0L Mustang LX Notchback 1993 5.8L Eddie Bauer Bronco

03-13-2005, 05:34 AM	#10
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Sparks everywhere I've had awesome luck with the Ford Racing wires. Although I abuse the hell outta them, they get changed every spring AT LEAST. Usually replace them halfway through the summer as well, but most of the time that's more than likely my fault. "Oh hell, that WAS laying on the header!" That type of stuff. Capri306, I did the same stuff too! No little brother, but I had a few cousins running around that didn't know any better. I'd get them with the electric fence (grew up on a farm) and we had a Model T coil running around too, just for such fun. hehehehehe __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

03-20-2005, 07:13 PM	#11
drag79stang Dont make me take my belt off Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 58	Re: Sparks everywhere I've also had absolutely no problems with ford racing wires. I too change them religiously at the beginning of each racing season. ALTHOUGH I did just dyno the engine using last years wires. Ooooops...........:>)

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