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Thread: Burned Spark Plug Wires- Driver's Side Only

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    Burned Spark Plug Wires- Driver's Side Only

    Good Afternoon,
    I have a '65 Coupe Gen 2, with a 347 and with a Quick Fuel Carburetor. Currently have the Accel 9001C Spark Plug wire set, 90* and ceramic boot. The wires on the drivers side have burned from the heat (passenger side are ok). Has anyone experienced this? If so, how did you fix it? What spark plug wires were used? Which spark plug sleeve was used?
    Thanks in advance for your assistance.
    Herb
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    45* boots would be a better choice.

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    Had this happen on my 427, ended up adding these and have had no issues since (4k miles).

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    Is it just me or do the header bolts look like they got super hot on the same side as the cooked boots? Could you be running leaner in on one side compared with the other? Could be a vacuum leak.
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    As Papa said, everything looks hot. Check your header bolts.... are they tight? Do you have an exhaust lead?
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    The plug looms you used look great but keep the wires to close to the headers. I used Mike forte style wire holders and used Summit boot sleeves, not as pretty but solves the problem. be aware that the header wrap you are useing can trap moisture and rot out your pipes. George at Gas N agrees.

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    Thank you all for your advise. I really appreciated it!
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