dist part testing

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by 1930 coupe

If it is a 80 year old wire from the factory, you need to bend it back and forth several times to see if the insulation is brittle and cracks. It would be very unusual for a 80 year old wire to not have brittle insulation. I would replace the wire or bottom plate.

Agreed, since it is already apart, find a hobby shop and get the wire they use for R/C car batteries. I don't think judges take apart the dist to check that wire.