Spark Plug Wires

Does anyone know where to find the actual lengths of spark plug wires for the 76 vette, without removing them and measuring?  I was hoping for a manual or web site that provides them...

I put MSD's on over the valve covers, but I'm almost sure I still have the original GM wires for my '79. I will look for them and measure same and get back to you. I'm under the belief that a '76 and a '79 would be the same.

Dave

The new plug wires I got from "Lectric Limited" several years ago came with destructions on where each one went. There were 8 different length wires, and each one went to a specific plug. Most aftermarket wires are pretty much 'one size fits all'.
Dave is correct in thinking the wires from a '79 will be the same length as a '76. I'm pretty sure all small blocks were the same. The only diff. is HEI or point type.

Yes, the HEI dist. cap is different than the regular 'points' type. The cap has external terminals(tits, if you will, with appologies to the ladies).
The regular points type has a female terminal, where the wire fits down inside the cap terminal.
The only diff. in the wires, therefore, is the configuration of the ends that go on the cap.

As to using the Delco wires with your ign. system, you should be OK. It's better to use a larger(diam.) wire with a high-output system, but it's not absolutely necessary. The larger diam. wires are capable of handling more voltage without "leaking"(jumping spark to ground or cross-firing).



btw...darrdco, I assume you're asking about the length of orig. type wires installed in the orig. type shielding, under the engine?
Adams' Apple38568.7975

darrdco, Here is what I came up with according to my measuring stick.

         1 @53"- 1@42"- 1@22-1@28" / this was one bank, I believe it is the 1/3/5/7 side.

         1@54" - 1@44" 1@28"- 1@26" / this was the other bank, the 2/4/6/8 side.

These wires are original Delco and run under the exhaust manifold for the front two cylinders on each bank. Hope this helps.

Dave

Dave;

This is a great help and exactly what I was looking for...
Thanks for the measurements and your efforts, you went the extra mile.

Dan.
Ephrata PA