spark plug wire sets

[azmichael1]

Does anyone here happen to know the brand/part# for spark plug wire replacement sets that will fit my '48 p-15 from someplace local like auto zone, checker or napa or any other source that is (hopefully) affordable ?

Thanks

Mike

'48 p-15

Apache Junction, Arizona

[Scruffy49]

Got a Tractor Supply Company store nearby? They sell a universal cut to fit 6 cylinder copper core set for under $20.

Don't know the part number, but my new to me 230 came with a brand new set of Belden copper core wires, so NAPA still has them.

Anything older than a Sweptline (61-71 truck) is a bit of a stretch for the national chains as far as Mopar stuff goes. I have a 69 D-100 and a 49 B1B-108, I get most of my parts through Parts Plus retailers or local independents.

[HanksB3B]

they are "Non-Suppression" Type.

Hank

[Scruffy49]

You actually CAN run supression core wires on a flathead. Had them on a 40 Pontiac L6 I played with in 94.

Don't need them unless you have converted to 12v with modern stereo, CB or electronic ignition. Real plug wires give you a much better current flow. Even my 1998 motorcycle uses non-resistor wire (but has resistor type plug boot from the factory, 652cc Hemi head single cylinder).

My points fired 69 D-100 can use non-resistor wires, but it will frag the stereo. Ask me how I found THAT one out...

[Don Coatney]

Ask me how I found THAT one out...

How did you find THAT one out?

[Scruffy49]

Easy, stereo worked great. Broke 3 plug wires one day doing a tune up (heat siezed boots), had a set of copper core wires. Threw them on, fired up the truck (318s really like old style plug wires by the way) turned on the stereo (old style tape deck with analog type tuner knobs). Pure static. Swapped modern plug wires on later in the day, turned on the stereo, pure static. The interference from the old school wires shorted out something in the tuner according to the stereo rebuilder I had check it.

Now the truck has a CD deck (el cheapo from Wallyworld) and suppression core wires. Cheaper than fixing the old obsolete tape deck.

Have an old dual voltage Blaupunkt analog AM/FM/SW receiver for the 49. Supposedly it won't have the same interference issues as the modern units. Believe it when I see it.