What is correct name for spark plug wire bracket?

[central52]

I'm trying to find the spark plug wire bracket that holds and guides the wires from the distributor to the plug. What is the correct technical name for it? When I look on the parts list, it's not under "bracket". Thanks, Ed P.

[Don Coatney]

Try loom.

[Lou Earle]

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spark plug wire bracket!!!!! SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!! JUST COULD NOT RESIST.

LOU

[martybose]

Exactly which one are you looking for? What year and model car? I'm pretty sure I have an extra bracket that holds the coil and has two tubes for the wires, but they are different looking for various years.

Marty

[Norm's Coupe]

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spark plug wire bracket!!!!! SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!! JUST COULD NOT RESIST.

LOU

I have to go with Lou on this one. He beat me to the answer. I suppose you could also call it a spark plug wire holder too.

That's the common name for them. I've seen them listed on ebay under that name also. That's probably where you're going to have to find one too. Or, get out and hit the swap meets. I've see quite a few of those over the years at swap meets. Someone on the forum may even have an extra they would be willing to part with.

[pflaming]

Would be interesting to see pictures of the various 'styles'. I like mine which I call the 'clam shell'. Others are straight through, some are just a large pipe. So, have pictures?

[central52]

Thanks guys for replies. To Shel Bizzy, yes, it's called a tube. I looked it up on Chetscoins website under that name, and it came up. But it's the clam shell one. And the note on it said it's "Not Used", for 46-48 Plymouth.

I have the two tube type, and the thread on one side that holds the coil is stripped. My car is a 47 Plymouth.

So, Marty, would you happen to have that type. My email is: ejparauka@aol.com. Thanks Ed P.

[martybose]

Thanks guys for replies. To Shel Bizzy, yes, it's called a tube. I looked it up on Chetscoins website under that name, and it came up. But it's the clam shell one. And the note on it said it's "Not Used", for 46-48 Plymouth.

I have the two tube type, and the thread on one side that holds the coil is stripped. My car is a 47 Plymouth.

So, Marty, would you happen to have that type. My email is: ejparauka@aol.com. Thanks Ed P.

I'll dig into my old car stuff tonight and check.

Marty

[Norm's Coupe]

Thanks guys for replies. To Shel Bizzy, yes, it's called a tube. I looked it up on Chetscoins website under that name, and it came up. But it's the clam shell one. And the note on it said it's "Not Used", for 46-48 Plymouth.

I have the two tube type, and the thread on one side that holds the coil is stripped. My car is a 47 Plymouth.

So, Marty, would you happen to have that type. My email is: ejparauka@aol.com. Thanks Ed P.

If all that's wrong with yours is the threads are messed up, don't throw it out after you get the one from Marty. Hang onto it, trade it, give it away or sell it cheap. Someone can re-thread it and still use it.

[BobT-47P15]

Here's the plug wire bracket on my first series '49 P15.

It has two tubes for the wires. A stud to attach the coil

bracket on each side.

[BobT-47P15]

There is yet another style used on the P15s......the tubes are shorter, and

pretty much the same length as the middle piece upon which the coil

rests.

Like this one, on the convert. I've covered mine with chome tape, so it looks just a bit

different than the painted metal original.

[martybose]

There is yet another style used on the P15s......the tubes are shorter, and

pretty much the same length as the middle piece upon which the coil

rests.

Like this one, on the convert. I've covered mine with chome tape, so it looks just a bit

different than the painted metal original.

Ed,

I'm pretty sure that my extra one is like this one. Unfortunately, it is apparently in one of the boxes in my loft, so it will have to wait until the weekend so that I can dig it out.

Marty

[RobertKB]

My '48 Dodge D25 has the "tube" style like the first one that Bob T posted. I have never seen the other style. I do have the "clam shell" on my '38 Chrylser and my '53 Plymouth is different yet again without any tubes. I wonder why the changes? My personal preference is the clam shell but it was long gone by the time of the P15's and D25's.

[Young Ed]

The trucks of the 40s were still using the clam shell one. I've got a car one like the ones pictured currently installed. Have since found a clam shell one to install someday. I believe you have to replace the ends or the entire wires for the plugs to get them through the clam shell so I haven't installed it yet.

[RobertKB]

I believe you have to replace the ends or the entire wires for the plugs to get them through the clam shell so I haven't installed it yet.

Ed, that is correct. I guess I like the look of the clam shell style because it just looks older.

[Young Ed]

Me too which is why I made sure to grab one for the pickup. I also think it looks funny to have the coil mount style when I have a firewall mounted coil. Eventually when I have to do something to the plug wires I'll install it at the same time.

[RobertKB]

Didn't think of the firewall coil which my '38 has of course. Obviously the clam shell style would not work without the coil in the firewall. So the trucks had the firewall coil for longer than the cars? Also, just curious about the arrow style signal lights on ebay I sent you a PM about. Any luck?

[Young Ed]

Ya trucks had the firewall coil through 47. I have found a couple arrow lights. I think the particular ones you sent went too high. Some of the really nice ones go like 50-60 bucks

[RobertKB]

That set went for $83. A bit steep but if someone really wants it they will pay. That's the ebay way. I do sell quite a bit of stuff on ebay but it is a tough sell these days and my sales are down. Gotta be the economy.

[Young Ed]

I've got a pair of these now. The lenses are both in pretty bad shape and there is some missing metal around the arrow cut outs. I think I can fix them up decently enough. Almost found out the hard way with these that they are left and right. I thought you could remove the arrow part and flip it over but not on this particular style. I lucked out and happened to buy a l and r one. The yellow arrow part is a round piece of flat plastic pressed between 2 metal pieces. Anyone know where to get yellow plastic

the other light

[BobT-47P15]

My coil housing and head on the 49 looked real nice, until the battery

exploded, throwing the acid onto stuff. Have used baking soda and

water on most areas, also used Coca Cola on some other places to

neutralize the stuff. Will have to clean and re-paint when it gets warmer.

Darn!

They did replace the battery on a pro-rated basis.....paid about half price

for a new one. The one that blew was only about 6 months old.

[RobertKB]

Bob, I have heard of batteries exploding but have never seen one that did until yours. I am careful around batteries as I know they can be dangerous. Hope you did not suffer any damage yourself! Looks like it will clean up well. I see in the one picture that you have a wrench sitting on the battery. This is a no-no as you can easily (read accidentally) contact positive and negative leading to an exciting time.

[martybose]

My coil housing and head on the 49 looked real nice, until the battery

exploded, throwing the acid onto stuff. Have used baking soda and

water on most areas, also used Coca Cola on some other places to

neutralize the stuff. Will have to clean and re-paint when it gets warmer.

Darn!

They did replace the battery on a pro-rated basis.....paid about half price

for a new one. The one that blew was only about 6 months old.

I hope you know WHY the old battery exploded. When I bought my 47 it started and ran just fine, but every time I took it for a longer drive the battery would boil over. It turned out that the previous owner had put a 12V generator and regulator in the car as a first step for a 12V conversion, then decided to sell it to me, and put the 6V battery back in it without mentioning the changed generator!

Marty

[Young Ed]

Bob certainly knows why. I do also but I will let him fess up

[Young Ed]

hooking one up backwards won't make it blow up. way back my dad bought a p15 2dr sedan from one of his friends. He was told the radio didn't work. After he put the battery in the correct way the radio starting working again. I guess thats what happens when you buy a mopar from a Ford guy. BTW this car also had what he called a stirup clutch.....