"Corrected" distributor caps
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"Corrected" distributor caps
A while back I posted a request for the performance of Corrected caps (evens come out on the right, odds on the left). The response was that they worked fine, I'm down here for the winter where global warming doesn't seem to be a problem and am ready to do a complete re-wire of the ignition system but can't find a source for these caps. Got two questions:
Any negative feedback on this type of cap?
Where can I find one for a GMPP HEI dizzy?
Daffy
Any negative feedback on this type of cap?
Where can I find one for a GMPP HEI dizzy?
Daffy
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These are distributor caps that have the spark plug wire towers for 2-4-6-8 on one side of the cap and 1-3-5-7 on the other side. Thus, none of the spark plug wires have to cross over from one side of the cap to the other side. Of course, its not original, but a darn good idea.
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These are distributor caps that have the spark plug wire towers for 2-4-6-8 on one side of the cap and 1-3-5-7 on the other side. Thus, none of the spark plug wires have to cross over from one side of the cap to the other side. Of course, its not original, but a darn good idea.
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These are distributor caps that have the spark plug wire towers for 2-4-6-8 on one side of the cap and 1-3-5-7 on the other side. Thus, none of the spark plug wires have to cross over from one side of the cap to the other side. Of course, its not original, but a darn good idea.
What would be even better is a 'corrected' cap that the has the terminals arranged on each side.
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I found mine on Ebay a few years ago. They are called Crossfire caps. I was always jealous that the Ford guys could make their plug wire routing look cleaner than ours. It is a great idea, GM should have done it years ago. I think they make one for the points type distributor also.
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Mechron, are you running this cap? I searched the Moroso site and nothing. Will continue looking. Is yours an HEI type cap and does it have the coil in cap or external coil?
When you run an HEI in a mid year it's tough to route all the wires away from the carb linkage and the wiper motor.
Daffy
When you run an HEI in a mid year it's tough to route all the wires away from the carb linkage and the wiper motor.
Daffy
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Bingo!
The key was finding the right word for the search. Yearwood.com has the "Crossfire" cap. It's pictured on their site.
Black only and seems to have the coil in cap.
I'll pursue this a bit more with the "crossfire cap" in searches.
Thanks so much guys.
Daffy
Black only and seems to have the coil in cap.
I'll pursue this a bit more with the "crossfire cap" in searches.
Thanks so much guys.
Daffy
