Re: spark plug wire

[aquasonic]

I have noticed the same with my replacement wire. Like everything else, someone finds a way to make something cheaper.

I’m sure that the newer wire is a little less forgiving when installing the connectors. After replacing the wires on about a dozen outboards, some with boots, and some with open connectors, so far so good. New wires are a wonderful thing.

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