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08-30-2021, 03:14 PM | #21 |
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Re: Clear Distributor Cap
Russ,
please tell me who is /where I can found "Mikes". Thanks in advance!
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08-30-2021, 07:37 PM | #22 |
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08-30-2021, 07:50 PM | #23 |
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When I was a kid, I had a 1972 MonteCarlo. Those were all the rage. Then I talked with a guy at work about 40 yrs old. Gary was quite knowledgable about cars, and used parts. He told me "don't get one. they draw dampness for some reason, and your car eventually will not start". Sure it's cool, but only put it on for show. Reliability. I asked around, and heard the same story from other people.
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08-31-2021, 04:10 AM | #24 | |
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08-31-2021, 08:30 AM | #25 |
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Re: Clear Distributor Cap
I agree with John, and about 20 years ago I made my own clear cap by using a piece of thick Plexiglass. It makes a good diagnostic tool.
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08-31-2021, 08:41 AM | #26 |
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08-31-2021, 10:48 AM | #27 |
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I remember those clear distributer caps for modern cars,well they were modern in the late 60's when I saw them.They also sold red-clear plug wires.When the car was running the plug wires looked like modern LED light strings.I had a 59 Valiant in the early 90's that still had them on it.Fun to watch at night.
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08-31-2021, 11:03 AM | #28 |
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I have some for sale. $10 bucks plus postage.
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08-31-2021, 02:13 PM | #29 |
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Hi Clem,
i would like to have one piece please. If possible with "Ford"-script. Do you sell/ship to Germany? I would like to pay via PayPal please. @ Bob, thank you for explanation.
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08-31-2021, 02:33 PM | #30 |
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Well, you can use it to diagnose when the capacitor starts to go bad.
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09-10-2021, 02:54 PM | #32 |
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Good evening at all.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find anyone who sells a transparent manifold cover. Creating a file for 3-D part printing is too expansiv. So I now tried to cast it by myself from epoxy resin. I made the mold from two-component silicone rubber for third dentures from the original lid. Unfortunately, the first attempt did not work. I had filled too less casting resin, too less vent holes on the upside mold and used an unsuitable wax for separation. No. # 2 has been cast in the mean time and must now cure in the mold. I will report.
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09-10-2021, 03:00 PM | #33 |
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I admire this kind of commitment.
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09-11-2021, 03:29 PM | #34 |
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Danke für Dein Lob! -
The second attempt is successful, not very good but good; there are still some tiny air bubbles visible. The next step is to insert an electric current carbon inside with some stepped brass sleeves. I will report back.
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09-14-2021, 04:45 AM | #35 |
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Good morning!
In the meantime, my clear distributor cap is largely finished. Patiently, the current lead through had to be tricky. From 4 short brass tubes I soldered the gradation for the sliding carbon contact and the ignition cable. Sensitive was the filing of the central contact carbon alienated from a 'Walton' horn in a small square and round pin. This is more watchmaker work than for a long stroke cast iron engine mechanic!
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09-14-2021, 03:20 PM | #36 |
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I admire your persistent determination! Now, can you make a hundred of them and sell them for 5 dollars? Just kidding, great work!
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09-15-2021, 01:37 AM | #37 |
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09-20-2021, 03:50 PM | #38 |
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Hi',
in the meantime, I have tested the transparent cover several times. Great disappointment was that the spark jumps are very mild and barely visible. Joy was to recognize by it, that the condenser and the plugs resistors are in order. On a trial basis, I increased the electrode gap considerably on one spark plug and this could be seen well on the distributor contact. In short: The glass cover is not a toy, because with a little experience quite suitable for engine diagnosis. Cologne; don't understand your shortquestion.
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09-21-2021, 11:21 AM | #39 |
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I'm wondering, why the tie wire on the distributor body terminals?
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