Spark plug wires.. question

[Challenger84]

I have an 88-89ish 2150 Bayliner 21' with a 5.0L V8 omc cobra.
I want to change the spark plug wires and was wondering...

Would automotive spark plug wires work without any problems or do I need special marine plug wires?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Spark plug wires.. question

Would automotive spark plug wires work without any problems or do I need special marine plug wires?

Ayuh,.... You can use Any plug wires you want, that Fit....

Automotive wires are usually to short,+ have the wrong ends though...

 

[JustJason]

Re: Spark plug wires.. question

Agree with Bondo... you won't find wires listed in automotive parts catalogs (what the guys behind the counter use) to fit your 5.0.

 

[sethjon]

Re: Spark plug wires.. question

Wires are wires but make sure the length is right. Longer is ok, too short can cause problems if they are too taut.

 

[Challenger84]

Re: Spark plug wires.. question

Thanks everyone for the advice!
I've been working on this engine and with the info and great help from the members here I got her up and running.
Now I just want to give her a tune up and splash her around in the water.

Happy boating!

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: Spark plug wires.. question

Yup, I bought the pre-fitted SBF wires and had to run the wires up above the exhaust mainfolds as opposed to the old wires that ran below the manifolds. Not a terrible alteration, but I wold have preferred to keep everything below the manifold. The auto wires are definitely shorter though.