Distributor Cap For '69 L-88
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Distributor Cap For '69 L-88
I was wondering if any of you folks know what the proper GM part# is
for a '69 L-88 DISTRIBUTOR CAP?
Don't really know where to go for specifics on the L-88 like this so I'd
appreciate anyone sharing their knowledge.THANKS !!!
for a '69 L-88 DISTRIBUTOR CAP?
Don't really know where to go for specifics on the L-88 like this so I'd
appreciate anyone sharing their knowledge.THANKS !!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Confusion
If you are looking for an orig cap, it should look like this with these markings.......................
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corve...QQcmdZViewItem
This example is a repro, but I have gotten 6 orig's off of ebay, they are out there. Now, an L88 I have been told is not black in color like most applications, it will have a brownish look to it. I have 2 of those also. Hope this helps.......................B
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corve...QQcmdZViewItem
This example is a repro, but I have gotten 6 orig's off of ebay, they are out there. Now, an L88 I have been told is not black in color like most applications, it will have a brownish look to it. I have 2 of those also. Hope this helps.......................B
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
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From: Chattanooga TN
Do you want one for a restoration or to drive the car? If you want a restoration part, try the NCRS site for good sources. If you just want to drive the car, the standard points-type GM V-8 cap should work.
Melting Slicks
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From: Frederick Maryland
The different color cap may not specific to the L88. It may be specific to the K66 transistorized ignition that came standard on the L88, L89 and L71 engines. That ignition was optional across the line, but uncommon outside of those engines it came standard on.
My '69 has the L71 engine and I run a high quality distributor cap with the window that fits all GM V8 distributors and it works absolutely fine.
If you want to be perfect for judging, get the brown L88 cap...otherwise it doesn't matter.
My '69 has the L71 engine and I run a high quality distributor cap with the window that fits all GM V8 distributors and it works absolutely fine.
If you want to be perfect for judging, get the brown L88 cap...otherwise it doesn't matter.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Confusion
If you don't want the cheapo "Advance Auto" cap, this will work...........................
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/66-67...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/66-67...QQcmdZViewItem
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