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Title: Spark plug lead colour
Post by: MarkyMark62 on May 08, 2020, 08:24:43 PM

As the title states, what colour were spark plug leads on German aircraft, were they just plain black. I seem to recall someone somewhere painting them
a light yellow colour.
Thanks Mark

Title: Re: Spark plug lead colour
Post by: lcarroll on May 09, 2020, 12:43:32 AM

Mark,
    I may be one of the culprits who uses light yellow or tan on them however I freely admit it's strictly for aesthetics; it provides contrast and makes them "visible". Yours is a question I've often pondered but never thought to ask, I hope someone provides a definitive answer!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Spark plug lead colour
Post by: MarkyMark62 on May 09, 2020, 12:50:36 AM

Thanks Lance. I wondered if they were really a yellow colour or not. I couldn't see any reason why they would be so.
If you have gone to the trouble of adding them you want people to know they are there.
Cheers, Mark

Title: Re: Spark plug lead colour
Post by: Alexis on May 09, 2020, 09:30:54 AM

I'm guessing since wires were covered with cloth  back then ( could be wrong here ) either an off white or a light tan that lance suggested . Possible as well is perhaps a light grey . I really don't think any one has ever said , not a question that comes up . Hope more chime in with their feedback .




Terri

Title: Re: Spark plug lead colour
Post by: MarkyMark62 on May 09, 2020, 04:29:25 PM

Quote from: Terri on May 09, 2020, 09:30:54 AM

I'm guessing since wires were covered with cloth  back then ( could be wrong here ) either an off white or a light tan that lance suggested . Possible as well is perhaps a light grey . I really don't think any one has ever said , not a question that comes up . Hope more chime in with their feedback .




Terri

Thanks Terri. There's always one who has to ask an awkward question.
Regards, Mark

Title: Re: Spark plug lead colour
Post by: Europapete on May 09, 2020, 09:21:57 PM

Weeellllll..........a quick google search of preserved engines shows, relatively few still have plug wires. Even fewer that look to be original. Of those that are, most appear to be dark grey/black. Looking at period black and white photo's, most look to be a dark shade. I would say go with what you think is appropiate for your model, no one can prove you wrong. Regards, Pete in RI.

Title: Re: Spark plug lead colour
Post by: GazzaS on May 09, 2020, 09:38:56 PM

Here's a period diagram pic from TVAL site:
(https://thevintageaviator.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/mercedes-engine-gallery/mercdiii_01-history_001.jpg)

Wires look light to me.

Title: Re: Spark plug lead colour
Post by: MarkyMark62 on June 10, 2020, 02:57:27 PM

Thanks to all for the input.
Cheers, Mark