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Old 07-17-2015, 06:00 PM   #1
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Old 07-17-2015, 06:09 PM   #2
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Saw that a while back, it's on my list of things to buy with my next order to Berts.
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Old 07-17-2015, 06:39 PM   #3
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I bought 2 when Mike's had them. VERY useful for troubleshooting! I ended up giving both away, so the plan is to purchase several more.

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Old 07-17-2015, 10:07 PM   #4
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Next will be a CLEAR flywheel HOUSING, to facilitate diagnosing CLUTCH problems??---(SPARE ME!)
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Sold my original last year just before they were available from vendors. Made out well!
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Who gave this thread a 1 star rating vote? Will the 1-star voter please reveal himself/herself?
I wish they would do away with that star rating BS. I've seen some really interesting threads rated one star...
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Old 07-17-2015, 10:54 PM   #7
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Some forums if you click on the ratings it has the option to see who voted and how they voted. That would put a stop to the 1 star bandit.
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Old 07-18-2015, 08:57 AM   #8
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I think I've learned more with my clear cap... I saw what a bad condenser does, saw what a bad/weak coil can do... it an awesome tool when you're on the road side.... get one watch it, get a feeling for your cars spark sizes at the body and any arcing at the points and you might be able to see issues road side easier... put it in, leave it in, less you're showing your car..
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Old 07-18-2015, 09:33 AM   #9
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I have never used (post star ratings) the star ratings and don't worry if posts have 1 star, 5 stars or no star at all. I read the posts that seem interesting. I to would be glad if the star rating was disposed of, even though I don't use them, as I see they add nothing. I can understand that purest would not what to use the clear caps for their car, but I can see that for temporary use in diagnosing electric problems, they could be quite helpful.
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Old 07-18-2015, 09:41 AM   #10
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Don't get miffed over the rating thing. I find it annoying and it seems there are afew that if it don't agree with their interest or view of the hobbie they use it to insult the person who posted or the subject matter. I seem to have someone that downgrades every post I start. I evidently have made an enemy or two on the forum and I can live with that as I am not the easiest person to get along with. It would be better if that function was disabled. Rod
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use to get them from j.c. whitney
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Old 07-18-2015, 11:44 AM   #12
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There's MILLIONS of cars out there, without CLEAR distributor caps & most of them run DANDY!
I'd rather spend my $$$$$'s on something REALLY FRIVOLOUS, (WINE, WOMEN, COUNTRY SONGS, A RED PHONE, A HAT WITH CHARACTER--FROM A YARD SALE, ETC.)
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Same as rating system with movies. How many times have you gone to a four star rated flick and it absolutely stunk. Then, you go to a one star rated movie and it is very good.
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Next should be a clear radiator and hoses to keep tabs on the cooling system!
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Actually a clear top hose could be very useful, and I tried without success to find one.

I just placed an order with Bert's, and the clear distributor cap is a couple months out yet.
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Next should be a clear radiator and hoses to keep tabs on the cooling system!
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That's how the inventor of the COOLANT RECOVERY tank determined that air bubbles defeated he cooling system process! He was a mechanic for Navajo Truck Lines, in the Southwest. Remember the BLUE EYED INDIAN on the back, as they traveled the OLD ROUTE 66? Chief taught me about "DRAFTING" while following them! That wuz BEFORE NASCAR even discovered "DRAFTING"--LOL
I once tiped a LOOOONG thing about him. After installing his tanks on their trucks, overheating was rarely a problem.
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Old 07-18-2015, 02:51 PM   #17
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I have a clear cap that I ran for a while and noticed cracks coming in it. I took it off and replaced it with the old black one to save it for problem times.
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Old 07-18-2015, 02:55 PM   #18
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[QUOTE=Tom Wesenberg;1123228]Actually a clear top hose could be very useful, and I tried without success to find one.
Just splice a piece of clear plastic tubing into an old top hose.
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Actually,I thought the same thing about the time when the clear red ignition wires were in style! I haven't thought a lot about it since then. But Home Depot sells some pretty big clear tubing, but I don't know how it would handle the heat, or overheat. Imagine if you had a thermostat in the upper hose and you could see if it was working or not.
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I just placed an order with Bert's, and the clear distributor cap is a couple months out yet.
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There's MILLIONS of cars out there, without CLEAR distributor caps & most of them run DANDY!
I'd rather spend my $$$$$'s on something REALLY FRIVOLOUS, (WINE, WOMEN, COUNTRY SONGS, A RED PHONE, A HAT WITH CHARACTER--FROM A YARD SALE, ETC.)
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