Ignition Wire looms

[PorkChopPaws]

I am trying to plumb/wire my first model since I have returned to the hobby. I am driving myself nuts trying to fit some Parts by Parks ignition wire through the four wire looms.Is there an easier way to do it? 

[D. Battista]

Get someone else to do it...! 

Sorry I don't have a better answer.... I use smooth hemostats to hold the loom.... and a magnifying visor.... and a lot of light

Edited March 4, 2018 by D. Battista
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[SfanGoch]

Is the engine stock, street, racing or other? I don't know how thick the ignition wire you're using is; but, I'd guess it's probably too thick to fit through the holes. It's like trying to run 12/2 BX cable through the eye of a needle. If it's a factory stock engine,  I'd suggest using .012 inch ignition wire, which is the right size to simulate the wires on a 1/24-1/25 stock engine. 

Edited March 4, 2018 by SfanGoch

[StevenGuthmiller]

I agree with both of the previous statements.

If the wires are the correct size for the looms, they should slip right through.

The main issue with looms is getting them fastened well enough so that they do not break loose while threading the wires through........at least for the ones that should be bolted down.

It just takes time & patience & a good tweezers & magnifier.

 

Steve

 

[crazyjim]

I use Model Car Garage looms with kynar wire.  No problem.

[PorkChopPaws]

Thanks guys

[Greg Myers]

Know what size you're working with. https://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-dial-caliper-66541.html

Measure both inside and outside diameter .

[SfanGoch]

Cheaper alternative to determine if the wire you intend to feed through the loom will fit:

Use a piece of 1/32"/.02"/.5 mm rod as a reference. That's how large the holes on looms included in, for example, MCG PE sets are. If the wire is thicker than the rod, it won't fit through the holes.

A pocket engineering scale is a handy item to have in your tool box. You can get one for about four bucks here.