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  1. #1
    sstjet
    Just bought a new boat eariler this month and it could use some new plug wires. Sounds simple but the boat has a magneto and I dont know a thing about them. Can I run regular plug wires or do I need Magneto specific wires?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  2. #2
    lilrick
    it takes certain wires, but I can't remember which ones!!!:devil:

  3. #3
    ERV JR
    they are the same , we ran the same wires in the comp flat,and p/g flat
    the only difference is that u dont use the 90 deg ends

  4. #4
    BLOWN JOB
    they are differnt but you can run mag wirers on a reg dist

  5. #5
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    i dont know about the rest of u, but, i run Taylor 7MM solid core wires with 90* ends on my Vertex mag on a BBC with n/p...just un-due the screws inside the cap...slip the wires in & tighten the screws...ur good to go...just my .02 cents
    fastrat

  6. #6
    Duane HTP
    You can use those wires on a Vertex and get away with it, but don't put them on a Pro Mag, they'll kill it. Here's what you want.
    http://www.msdignition.com/wire_1.htm

  7. #7
    BAE_557
    You can use those wires on a Vertex and get away with it, but don't put them on a Pro Mag, they'll kill it. Here's what you want.
    http://www.msdignition.com/wire_1.htm
    I ran those wires with my MSD Pro Mag 12, Pro Mag 20 and now with my Pro Mag 44.

  8. #8
    sstjet
    Thanks for the help! I think I will go with the MSD wires. I have been happy with their products in the past.

  9. #9
    lucky
    Just bought a new boat eariler this month and it could use some new plug wires. Sounds simple but the boat has a magneto and I dont know a thing about them. Can I run regular plug wires or do I need Magneto specific wires?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    I run mallory 10mm wires - just don't run your stero when your driving lol
    as a newbie to mags , don't gap your plugs like a regular distr.
    My mallory's are set a .20 boat fires off in about one revalution and i have not missed a cylinder fire - ever !
    Art ( gofastracer on the boards gave me a link to a mag shop - but i lost it with the purchase of my new purter system ) Maybe he will see this a post another link - very comprehensive site

  10. #10
    Taylorman
    Thats what they run on fuel cars so im sure they will work for you.

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