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04-26-2019, 03:06 PM | #1 |
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37-41 Inner Distributor Cap
I recently purchased some reproduction Inner Distributor Caps (68-12118) and had to file down the edges before they would seat properly in the distributor. Just curious if anyone else has had that experience?
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04-26-2019, 03:13 PM | #2 |
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Re: 37-41 Inner Distributor Cap
It's common with the reproduction caps to have to file or sand them to fit properly.....
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04-26-2019, 09:09 PM | #3 |
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Re: 37-41 Inner Distributor Cap
Ditto.
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04-26-2019, 09:34 PM | #4 |
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Re: 37-41 Inner Distributor Cap
It has also been necessary for me to sand the OD for proper fit when using '32 to early '36, NOS or good used original inner caps.
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04-26-2019, 09:38 PM | #5 |
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Re: 37-41 Inner Distributor Cap
The new repo cap posts are about 1/3 the diameter size of the originals. Not that it matters, just something I noticed.
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Re: 37-41 Inner Distributor Cap
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I'm a noobie wrenching on these vehicles, but have only used the really old parts, and YES I have had to massage the fitment on each inner cap that I have used. JM is a good teacher, and I think every dizzy I've been that deep into he's been there to guide the progress! Great mentor.
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04-27-2019, 06:20 PM | #7 |
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Re: 37-41 Inner Distributor Cap
Thanks for the feedback.
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