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Chip G
Member
Username: chipg_98
Post Number: 22
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, September 05, 2016 - 11:40 am: | 
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Looks like my local parts house catalogs do not include IHC Cub Lo-boy C60 for the wire kit ID. Anyone know a generally available plug wire set ID code that I might try to see if I can get a set from a local parts house? |
David Grosse
Senior Member
Username: davidg
Post Number: 65
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Monday, September 05, 2016 - 03:44 pm: |
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Chip,
If you go to Autozone and buy some Duralast 4456 wires, (65 Mustang 6cyl), you will have what you need plus 2 extras.
David Grosse
David's Yacht Service |
Eddie Ross
Senior Member
Username: eddie
Post Number: 345
Registered: 04-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2016 - 11:53 am: |
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Note that the ignition system on a Palmer P60 is different than the C60 tractor engine so ignition parts will not cross reference anyway. Napa is the only auto parts store that can get C60 parts otherwise. The ignition parts are actually easy to get at any auto parts store but you need to know the part numbers.
They are:
Distributor cap AL-134
Rotor AL-150
Condenser AL-111
Points AL4556XP
For the spark plug wires I wound up making a set from a street legal high performance kit. You will need 45 degree spark plug boots to go up and over the water hose at the aft end of the engine. Good spark plug wires really are nice for good starting in a damp marine environment and smooth running. |
Chip G
Member
Username: chipg_98
Post Number: 23
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2016 - 05:41 pm: |
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Thanks again David and Eddie! The wire set David recommended worked like a champ. The motor is now running smoothly! Still using the old ignition components otherwise... awaiting delivery of the new parts.
I learned a lesson with the part numbers Eddie references. At O'Reilly, they can order them but apparently there are multiple Distributor Caps in their system with the same ID so you have to have them look at the picture to get the right one. Same with condenser, rotor, and points. The first order they received was all wrong parts but did indeed correlate with the part numbers in their computer. Hoping the next delivery will have the right ones.
I really appreciate all the advice that this group provides!
Next project... water pump... when I got her running, the water pump was spraying a bit in the engine compartment :=( |
Eddie Ross
Senior Member
Username: eddie
Post Number: 347
Registered: 04-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2016 - 06:21 pm: |
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Don't forget the ignition key switch. People who restore classic cars or those who keep old cars on the road run into this but most do not because with cars most people don't deal with them after 10 years and so don't experience problems with ignition switches. With a boat you are often dealing with one that is decades old and switches go bad from wear and corrosion. If it is original or over 20 years old, replace it. You can get them from a marine store. Be sure that the drain hole in the body of the switch is pointed downward to ensure proper drain age when you install it. |
David Grosse
Senior Member
Username: davidg
Post Number: 67
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2016 - 11:04 am: |
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Chip,
The older Palmer's use a Jabsco AL41 pump, and the newer ones use a Sherwood E20. Both are obsolete,but impellers are available. Shafts aren't available, although bearings are.
The AL41 uses an extended shaft and mounts out from the distributor on a bracket. The E20 mounts direct to the housing.
David Grosse
David's Yacht Service |
