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Spudgun Part of things Posts: 272	HT Leads (Cut to length)Spudgun @oilyaudi
	Dec 31, 2017 23:08:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Has anyone used the cut to length HT cable, in particular the type in the eBay link below www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7mm-HT-Ignition-Lead-Cable-Gloss-OBF-Wire-Core-Cotton-Braided/362196892861?epid=1347660878&hash=item54549dfcbd:g:AT4AAOSwLMlaQwFt www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7mm-HT-Ignition-Lead-Cable-High-Resistance-Cable-Silicone-Green/322961822944?hash=item4b320654e0:g:~BYAAOSwc2FaQwHz I'm considering using it on my Rover so any reviews good or bad appreciated.
	Last Edit: Jan 1, 2018 9:57:54 GMT by Spudgun 1984 Rover SD1 Vanden Plas 2600 Auto 1985 Rover SD1 2300s Auto 2005 MG ZT 1.8 Manual

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sowen Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,245 Club RR Member Number: 24	HT Leads (Cut to length)sowen @sowen Club Retro Rides Member 24
	Dec 31, 2017 23:37:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	There is a crimping tool to crimp HT ends onto off the roll cable you can buy. Bought a small roll of HT lead and made a couple of sets for my own cars. In the past I have used pliers and a stanley knife to redo failed ends to get me home
	'72 Rover P6 2300TC Saab turbo '75 Land Rover SIII swb '84 Rover SD1 3500 Vitesse '71 Rover P6 Ratty OM606 Landy

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Spudgun Part of things Posts: 272	HT Leads (Cut to length)Spudgun @oilyaudi
	Jan 1, 2018 10:00:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the reply. I have just been looking at the crimp tool. Also realised the first link is to a solid copper core which I have been told isn't any good for fairly modern cars. I'm guessing it needs to be the graphite type.
	1984 Rover SD1 Vanden Plas 2600 Auto 1985 Rover SD1 2300s Auto 2005 MG ZT 1.8 Manual

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droopsnoot Posted a lot Posts: 1,439	HT Leads (Cut to length)droopsnoot @droopsnoot
	Jan 2, 2018 10:52:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I bought a kit from a company at the NEC, that has enough cable and ends to make a set of leads, also comes with a crimp tool to use in a vice to do the ends. I haven't used it yet, but the idea was sound. Just under £20 I think. It was from Powerspark Ignition, I guess the idea is to save them having specific sets for low-demand vehicles.
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andyf South West Posts: 415	HT Leads (Cut to length)andyf @andyf
	Jan 2, 2018 10:55:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I have had problems with modern ready made leads shorting out and causing a misfire so I make my own copper leads now, similar to what you have linked to, for my TR7. The only issue I had to contend with was radio interference but just fitted resister spark plugs and problem solved. They are far more reliable than the modern silicon leads imo.
	1980 Triumph TR7.

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