Wire zapping manifold shield

72Plymouth said

The wire was only jumping the spark to the manifold shield only when it was close to it (about 1/4" or so). But still, the wire should insulate that to prevent it. Just weird that the spark would rather jump the wire than go to the plug it's directly connected to. So just hoping if I got new wires it doesn't do that.

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Try and get some of the spark plug sock things if you do so. they may help. They are like an insulation tube sock dealy that slips over the wire. I can't think of the name at the moment, but they are pretty cheap, but be sure to replace those wires as misfires are bad for your engine and sap HP and TQ and fuel efficiency bad.