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65 Skylark GS Primary lead

Discussion in 'Buick FAQ' started by mrbuick65, Jan 1, 2025.

  1. mrbuick65

    mrbuick65 Well-Known Member

    Happy new year everyone.
    Hey guys, in need of a new lead wire from distributor points to coil. I see them on Rock Auto made by Standard, however it shows the lead being only 3 1/4 inches long. That is much too short. Any help on this would be appreciated.
    Thanks John
     
    mrbuick65, Jan 1, 2025
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  2. philbquick

    philbquick Founders Club Member

    It's just a piece of wire, nothing special. You could find the end terminals at you local home improvement store and make your own. I prefer to crimp and solder then shrink tube them.
     
    philbquick, Jan 1, 2025
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  3. sore loser

    sore loser Gold Level Contributor

    sore loser, Jan 1, 2025
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  4. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    I suspect the 3.25" length is a misprint.
    I looked it up in the 64-72 Buick parts book @
    https://65gs.com/documentation/
    It shows the primary wire is #1942518.
    That is a good interchange # for the Standard DDL-29 that RockAuto lists.
    The Standard Motor Products e-catalog lists it being 3.25" long.... that must be the source of the (incorrect?) length.
    upload_2025-1-2_10-33-22.png

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    Both the 1942518 repo and the Standard DDL-29 are avail from several sources such as Amazon and eBay.
    Fusick has a repo with grommet for $22.50.
    I'd suggest buying it from RockAuto or Amazon ($12.57 shipped) and give it a try.
    Here's a pic from eBay. Sure looks longer than 3.25"
    upload_2025-1-2_10-36-31.png
     
    wkillgs, Jan 2, 2025
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  5. mrbuick65

    mrbuick65 Well-Known Member

    Hey guys. Thanks for your input. Looking at the pic of the ddl-29. It appears to be long enough. I agree the 3 1/4 length they show is a misprint. I need a couple other items from rock auto soon and will order that lead as well.
    Thanks, John
     
    mrbuick65, Jan 2, 2025
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