Rembrant Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 I like those wire holders. But the original ones are still available. Here's what I found on Parts Voice: Interesting. Local dealer told me no dice. If I had to order out of the US, they'd cost more than the aftermarket kit from Summit unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp470 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I like those wire holders. But the original ones are still available. Here's what I found on Parts Voice: Interesting. Local dealer told me no dice. If I had to order out of the US, they'd cost more than the aftermarket kit from Summit unfortunately. If you don't care about OEM, this guy makes a neat DIY version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 If you don't care about OEM, this guy makes a neat DIY version. I did see that, and I may end up actually doing it, even if it's only temporary. Things have gotten way out of hand with this truck, and I'm trying to keep the spending down to a dull roar right now...lol. My wife asked me the other day: "You're keeping this truck for a while, right? RIGHT?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 If you don't care about OEM, this guy makes a neat DIY version. I did see that, and I may end up actually doing it, even if it's only temporary. Things have gotten way out of hand with this truck, and I'm trying to keep the spending down to a dull roar right now...lol. My wife asked me the other day: "You're keeping this truck for a while, right? RIGHT?". I saw that as well, and might actually suggest it when working on someone's truck that needs a bit of sprucing up right now. However, never use white zip ties. Nylon is not UV stable and white zip ties fail in about a year when outside. Black zip ties have carbon added and that makes them UV stable. I don't know what is used to make red, blue, or any other color zip tie, but the filler may also stop the UV from penetrating, although I don't know that. Anyway, you did say YES in answer to your wife's question. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 I came across these on the rack at CarQuest the other day, and they just happen to fit the factory valve cover bolt posts perfectly. They might be off angle a bit since they're dead straight, but for a couple bucks each I decided to give 'em a try. They're listed as fitting 7mm wires, but my Ford 8mm wires seem to fit fine. For a sub $10 solution, it was worth a try. I'll advise shortly;). https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-7470-40286.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I came across these on the rack at CarQuest the other day, and they just happen to fit the factory valve cover bolt posts perfectly. They might be off angle a bit since they're dead straight, but for a couple bucks each I decided to give 'em a try. They're listed as fitting 7mm wires, but my Ford 8mm wires seem to fit fine. For a sub $10 solution, it was worth a try. I'll advise shortly;). https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-7470-40286.aspx They look good. Did they happen to have them in 3 and 2-wire configurations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 They look good. Did they happen to have them in 3 and 2-wire configurations? They only had the 4 wire holders in-stock where I was, but there are other available. https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-3164-40283.aspx?origin=keyword Nice thing about Dorman products is that everybody sells them (usually). I'd say with the variety of them available, you could make your wires look very stock;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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