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    2/23/2020 6:05 PM  #1

    Steve-G
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    From: Glen Rose,TX
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    Wire looms

    What do you use for simple effective wire looms on a sbf?

     

    2/23/2020 10:22 PM  #2

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    Re: Wire looms

    Are you talking about the ignition wires/hold-downs, Steve.  Not sure I'm getting what you are asking.  If you are talking about ignition wires I found the 5.0 system with the extended valve cover studs and the 2, 3, or 4 wire snap on clips to be the best and cleanest I could find.  Getting the special valve cover bolt/studs may be tough but I found the plastic parts through Fox Restoration or on Ebay.  I'll send pix if you want.

    If you are talking about something else you can disregard the previous blather.

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    2/23/2020 10:28 PM  #3

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    Re: Wire looms

    Okay Steve.  Did a little research and the plastic looms/clips are available from Dorman and various other sources....Google 'em.  The special valve cover bolts are a little tougher to find but I did find some used ones on Ebay.  Also, if you can find one for a pattern they can be made...don't ax me how I know.

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    Last edited by Bullet Bob (2/23/2020 10:30 PM)

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    2/24/2020 9:35 AM  #4

    Steve-G
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    Re: Wire looms

    Yes that is what I'm talking about. Thanks. I may have some of them laying around.

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    2/24/2020 9:40 PM  #5

    MS
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    Re: Wire looms

    A nail welded to the head of a valve cover bolt works well to attach the clips.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    2/24/2020 9:54 PM  #6

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    Re: Wire looms



    The original 5.0 valve cover bolts are usually too short or too long unless using original 5.0 valve covers.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    2/25/2020 9:12 AM  #7

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    Re: Wire looms

    With RTV and no additional gasket I'm using stock valve cover bolts on the aluminum "Mustang -Powered by Ford" covers with no problem...or leaks.

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    2/25/2020 6:56 PM  #8

    Steve-G
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    Re: Wire looms

    I found the fox body wire looms. They worked great.

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