Thanks Sumner,
I think that's a good plan. Buying the AutoZone wire and cutting it myself
sounds good. That way I can keep the plug boots that are on the car.
Do I have to change to resistor plugs as well... and Brad Kahler suggested
some sort of noise suppression capacitor.
Any thoughts?
Brian Sanborn
62 TR4 CT16260L - Groton, MA
My TR4 Restoration Web Site
http://www.net1plus.com/users/sanborn/Home.html (Big Update on 6/13/99)
E-Mail: sanborn@net1plus.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Sumner Weisman <sweisman@gis.net>
To: sanborn@net1plus.com <sanborn@net1plus.com>
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, July 02, 1999 9:05 AM
Subject: Ignition Interference
>Hi Brian,
>
>Probably the po installed stranded copper ignition wires rather than
>resistance wires. The tradeoffs are: copper wires will last for many
>years, and probably will give you a hotter spark. But -- they will allow
>your ignition to not only interfere with your radio, but also to radios in
>cars near you as well. Resistance wires will suppress radio interference,
>but my experience has been that they will only last 2 or 3 years and then
>have to be replaced. I used to buy them from the "big 3" but now I just
get
>them from Auto Zone and cut them to size myself.
>
>Replacing the wires will solve your problem, and it's not a bad solution.
>When doing it, don't forget the coil-to-distributor wire.
>
>Also, make sure the radio case is well grounded.
>
>Sumner Weisman
>62 TR3B
>
>
>Hi Gang,
>
>I am so glad to be asking these questions instead of the " where does my
>camshaft go" questions.
>
>I installed a new radio in the TR4. One of those 70's retro ones from
>Kenwood. The reception and sound is perfect with engine not running.
>Some noises start coming at idle but when the engine is revved to normal
>level the radio signal is overcome by ignition noise.
>
>I have changed to negative ground. And the ignition wires are as they
were
>when I bought the car last year... but they show no sign of wear.... and
>they look very period with orange-red rubber boots on the plugs.
>
>I am using the NGK BP6ES plugs which I am guessing are not resistor type
>plugs. What do I have to do to get the noise out.
>
>I remember this battle has an original TR4 owner.
>
>Brian Sanborn
>62 TR4 CT16260L - Groton, MA
>
>My TR4 Restoration Web Site
>http://www.net1plus.com/users/sanborn/Home.html (Big Update on 6/13/99)
>E-Mail:
>
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