11 cab CMP Distributor question

[Brian Butt]

I'm the other half of the 15 cwt team at the Ontario Regiment Museum. We know the truck has a post war engine, but didn't know from what year, so '46 to '49 seems about right. Besides the engine, we know the transmission came out of a civilian truck, because the shifter is way too long, (Ape hanger comes to mind), I'll include some other pics, when I get a chance.
The other part of Mike's question was regarding continuity through the plug wires; We hooked up an Ohm meter, with one probe on the inside cap terminal for one of the cylinders, then the other probe to the clip that goes on the plug. No matter which wire we moved the probe to, it still indicated an open circuit. Shouldn't we be getting some sort of reading?
Now, if the plug wires are pooched, where could we get replacements?

[rob love]

The best wire to use is the steel core 7mm wire on these older systems. NAPA ha a semi tailored set, part number 700170 for around $63 ($45 if you are in the trade) that work fine, or you can order the wire in a spool and buy the ends in either bulk or individually. Personally, I buy it in bulk.

Napa also has the points set (CS47) but they aren't cheap at $65 ($40 trade).


You can likely get the stuff a bit cheaper thru specialty shops like Dennis Carpenter or Mac's.