Re: [FWDLK] 392 "ealy hemi" parts
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Re: [FWDLK] 392 "ealy hemi" parts



Is there a source that duplicates the factory style 392 wires?

Jim Krausmann
Detroit


> Phillipe,
>
> I am not familiar with this seller, but he seems to have good feedback.
>
> These Hemi plug wires seem to be OK, but be aware of some issues:
> 1.      8mm wires are larger than the original 7mm factory wires. This could be
> a
> problem if you use factory wire guides and the wire cover on the hemi valve
> cover.
> 2.      The plastic sleeve over the plug boot may be a little long for use under
> the wire covers. These can be shortened as required.
> 3.      The rubber boot over the plug is common on all plug wires, except the
> Hemi factory originals. With the deep holes the wires go into, you cannot
> grip the boot to unplug the wire. The boots will stick to the plug and the
> only way to remove them is to pull on the wire. This may result in the wires
> pulling out of the terminal and boot, like mine did.
>
> There are other sellers of spin-on oil filter adapters. Hot Heads has some
> nice ones and one retains the stock angle for the filter.
>
> The special bypass valve is required to make all the oil pass through the
> filter. A positive idea for all applications. Also available from Hot Heads.
> The factory bypass valve allowed some oil to bypass around the filter in
> case it was plugged with dirt, or to provide lubrication at cold start-up
> when using a thick straight weight oil. Modern low residue, high detergent,
> multi-viscosity oils should no longer require a bypass.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Philippe Courant
> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 12:34 PM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] 392 "ealy hemi" parts
>
> Hi,
> While browsing on ebay i found some stuff for the owners of "early hemi"
> (331-354-392). I found these items sold by "hirpmauctions"  (it's the ebay
> pseudo). Someone knows this seller ?
> <http://contact.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws1/eBayISAPI.dll?ReturnUserEmail&reques
> ted=hirpmauctions&frm=1236>
> New sparkplugs wires for all hemi :
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33692&item
> =2481540253
> <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33692&ite
> m=2481540253>
> I'm also interesting in the "oil filter adapter" (90° relocation +
> easy-to-find filters ..). But the seller tells " It must be used with a
> special bypass valve (I sell them too) to force all oil through the filter"
> Correct ? Itsn't for "street performances" ..
> Thanks
> --
> Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)- Webmaster des sites ACCF et C-I-F
> Imperial 1957 Crown convertible
> Buick 1996 Roadmaster wagon
>
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>
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