PICO Ignition Wire: Good?

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  • January 20, 2017 at 5:11 pm #6150
    seakaye12
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      We need 7mm copper core wire for rebuilding ignition systems. I have been using BWD brand sold at O’Reilly Auto….sells at $70.00 for 100′.

      I see on "the bay" PICO brand wire…..200′ for $86.94 shipped.

      Anyone have comments on the PICO brand? It says the wire is "tinned". Is that good or bad for our application?

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-two-ROLLS-100 … 60&vxp=mtr

      Thanks….
      Chuck

      January 20, 2017 at 5:36 pm #51403
      Mumbles
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        I think the PICO wire has just one layer of insulation and is rather flimsy. I bought some from my auto supply once and ended up returning it. It is tinned and will work but it wasn’t what I wanted. This STANDARD wire from Amazon is OK as it has a white core with a black jacket. Neither of these are as good as the original with the woven reinforcing but they will work fine as long as they don’t rub on anything, like a spinning flywheel.

        https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006X … UTF8&psc=1

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        January 20, 2017 at 5:45 pm #51405
        fisherman6
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          Hey Chuck,
          I agree with Mumbles about this wire being a bit flimsy and it does have only a single insulation layer. That said I have a roll of it and I have been using it on my motors that have needed new wires. So far so good with it. I have not had any problems yet. The price is right, but I may go for a more robust wire when I run out of this. If there is any place this looks like it may rub or wear, I will put a piece of heat shrink tubing over that area for some added protection.

          I have not tried the BWD or the Standard yet. A spinning flywheel will wear it’s way through most any plug wire insulation in a fairly short time.
          -Ben

          OldJohnnyRude on YouTube

          January 20, 2017 at 6:03 pm #51408
          RICHARD A. WHITE
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            I am saddened by the fact that I have used 100 feet of spark plug wire in my short amount of time "playing" with outboards.. 🙁
            While others may see this as minuscule, it is a milestone for me.

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            classicomctools@gmail.com

            January 20, 2017 at 9:40 pm #51421
            garry-in-michigan
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              I always used Packard 440 ignition wire. I don’t know if it is available any more today. I tried some from FeeBay and it turned out to be for Neon signs. It had a steel wire core which made it too stiff and impossible to solder. . . 😀

              January 20, 2017 at 10:12 pm #51422
              jerry-ahrens
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                I would assume you are working on Classic OMC motors, say from the 50’s ? I don’t think a person could find wire as good as the original stuff. Most of the time I re use the original plug wire. Personally, I very rarely find an original spark plug wire from a 50’s OMC that is bad. Now if we are talking about the antique stuff from the 30’s or 40’s etc. then of course it will need replacement. One option would be to use the cloth covered wire used on stationary engines, available in many colors. Just my humble opinion.. don’t mean to ruffle any feathers.

                January 21, 2017 at 4:01 pm #51454
                The Boat House
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                  The cloth covered wire is also available in black.
                  It was correct for a motor I did some time ago
                  but I continue to use it as I feel its so much
                  better than the insulation on the solid core wire
                  offered today. Its a bit more money but It’s
                  worth it to me.
                  http://www.ebay.com/itm/181535072965?_t … EBIDX%3AIT

                  January 21, 2017 at 4:47 pm #51457
                  PugetSoundBoater
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                    What about the Brillman Co.? They list the Packard 440 7mm copper core and tinned. Same stuff as AC Delco OEM?

                    "Some people want to know how a watch works, others just want to know what time it is"
                    Robbie Robertson

                    January 21, 2017 at 5:02 pm #51460
                    Mumbles
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                      https://www.brillman.com/

                      January 22, 2017 at 12:51 am #51482
                      auldscott
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                        Jim Jensen carries the 7mm copper core wire and is a member. oldoutboardjim.

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