Spark Plug Wire question

[Izzy]

Ok, this might be a silly question but can the spark plug wires be reversed? Meaning the part that normally goes on the spark plug go on the distributor cap and vice-versa?

 

[Steve83]

If the cap terminals are the same shape as the plugs, they'll fit either way, but the boots are angled differently. The wire itself isn't directional. Why?

 

[Izzy]

Some of my plugs are hitting the headers so wondering if I can flip them until I can find a set of wires that will fit better.

 

[Steve83]

Just bend the terminals inside the boots. Read these captions:

 

[Izzy]

That link did not work.

 

[Steve83]

SuperMotors was down intermittently yesterday - it should work now.

 

[dbevans2249]

If they fit that way they will work.

 

[Broncobowsher]

If they fit that way they will work.

Wires are not polarity sensitive.

In a pinch I have even used stranded copper 18 gauge wire as a plug wire. Worked fine until the insulation started melting and would arc through. But it did keep the engine running for about another 15 miles.

 

[Izzy]

Thanks for the info guys. The wires I got have a huge boot on them but I have seen smaller sets of wires so I am planning to look for a better set. I was hoping for the immediate desire to get this running, I could flip them and it sounds like I can as long as there is still protection from arcing and heat which there is.