Can't install clamp down Distributor cap
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Valparaiso
Can't install clamp down Distributor cap
My distributor has screw down type cap
i bought a clear "clamp down" mr gasket cap
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-1263/
i couldn't use it,i can't use clamp down caps on my distributor
why ???? all of yours are the same ?
if i want to use it i have to change the distributor plate !!!!
i bought a clear "clamp down" mr gasket cap
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-1263/
i couldn't use it,i can't use clamp down caps on my distributor
why ???? all of yours are the same ?
if i want to use it i have to change the distributor plate !!!!
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Melting Slicks
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Try some redneck engineering & this is just a WAG on my part, If the spring locks are indexed to the cap in the same location as the screw down cap cut the "L" shaped bottom off the spring locks (a whiz wheel will do nicely, don't melt the cap) to remove them & replace them with screws.
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Try some redneck engineering & this is just a WAG on my part, If the spring locks are indexed to the cap in the same location as the screw down cap cut the "L" shaped bottom off the spring locks (a whiz wheel will do nicely, don't melt the cap) to remove them & replace them with screws.
BTW I visited Valparasio, Chile many years ago.
The Communist newspapers were not very friendly. But the bars took our money just the same......
Last edited by JrRifleCoach; Jul 19, 2009 at 02:37 AM.
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St. Jude '03 thru '24
Worst come to worst, you can install a small washer under the screw head.
I have already used this procedure when installing a red MSD cap on my 86
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Valparaiso
Yes i will let you know
I'd rather modify the cap than buy a new dist, but its not a bad idea !
Anyway for now...i did the clear coil cap only,so it shows my Accel Brute thunder
when i take the TPI Dist cover and i like it.-
I'd rather modify the cap than buy a new dist, but its not a bad idea !
Anyway for now...i did the clear coil cap only,so it shows my Accel Brute thunder
when i take the TPI Dist cover and i like it.-
Burning Brakes
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From: Montclair New Jersey
I know this is a six year old thread but; I just did this and it works perfectly. I used 10x24x1 machine screws and they went right in with no problems. You could probably use a 3/4 inch screw also.
Just my experience.
Just my experience.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Valparaiso
Well, i wanted to install some clamp-on style distributor cap
i ended up using the screw style cap.
did you remove the clamps and installed those screws ?
i didn't get what you do, thanks anyway.
Burning Brakes
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From: Montclair New Jersey
Hope this helps
