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08-26-2012, 05:45 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Voorhees,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #1230/B2 445CI SBF
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Safety Wire guage
What guage would you say works best for the safety wire? I need to replace mine-Malinco has a large selection. Thx
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Gary Bowman
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08-26-2012, 06:19 AM
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You didn't mention the application. For my knock-offs, I've used .041" stainless for 18 years. I can't say it's the "best" because I have no statistics.
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08-26-2012, 06:23 AM
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Sorry, yes to connect to the spinner.
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Gary Bowman
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08-26-2012, 06:27 AM
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I just mic'd what was on mine and is approx .025 but its been twisted a lot so not really sure-I guess it doesn't really matter so long as its supple enough not to break.
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08-26-2012, 08:22 AM
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Location: Harrison,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Scratch-built 427 MR
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Use .030 ga mig wire. Sells for about $12 a pound. Will send you a few feet if you need some. Bill
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08-26-2012, 09:45 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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.032 - summit racing has it.
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08-26-2012, 04:48 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft 408
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Safety Wire guage
I put wire insulation on the wire where it is wrapped around the wheel.
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08-26-2012, 05:38 PM
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08-26-2012, 08:38 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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I've thought about using wire insulation like you do (don't have the car quite yet) but was wondering if the wheels do indeed get scratched over time by the safety wire. From someone who just uses the wire alone, does it scratch?
Thanks,
Kevin
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08-26-2012, 09:23 PM
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I use 0.032 wire and haven't noticed where it has scratched the wheels. I think the protectors are a great idea and look good. If you are not careful I think the wires could scratch the wheels.
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