[Bruce Lancaster]

"Looks like somebody could invent something to correct this "loose" distributor body problem.."
Or maybe just make the thing right??!?
A few years back I purchased a repro of the type of cap that uses modernish wires and terminals...I already had a good original of that, and ancient aftermarket part, which fit perfectly.
The new one, an attempted duplicate of the one I owned, was so loose that it came with a REPAIR KIT from the supplier!
As I recall, this was basically a rubber O-ring the fit around the rim on distributor to jam the cap somewhere near center.
I was astounded that someone would make something this badly, that they would sell it, and that they thought a new part with a kit to correct its fundamental and critical defects was a good idea! Bodging around with parts that can force you to walk home is dumb. Go to Hershey and buy some old dirty ones that are made right if you have to.
Meanwhile, the repro cap is now serving in a job it can perform competently...it is the happy home for a spider. Maybe I'll find a job for the O ring someday.