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19Fordy · 11-09-2012, 12:11 PM

and what vehicle they fit. They look like some type of spark plug boot or clip, but I am perplexed as I never have seen any like this. They are made of bakelite plastic. The words on the item say: R.E.I. PASER MAGNUM. PAT. PENDING. Thanks.

dewickt · 11-09-2012, 12:29 PM

They look like aftermarket radio noise suppressors, coil lead and each plug gets one to help supress the ignition noise picked up by the radio..

51 MERC-CT · 11-09-2012, 01:01 PM

Just one of the failed ignition devices designed to alter or inhance the ignition system on many different cars. (supposedly to improve milage and/or emissions)

ford38v8 · 11-09-2012, 01:18 PM

That is an incomplete set of chess pieces. All the white pieces are missing and curiously, most of the black pieces appear to have been pawns promoted to knights.

Your move.

51 MERC-CT · 11-09-2012, 02:11 PM

Here is an exerpt from the deceptive trade practices law suit brought against R.E.I. in 1972.

"REI Industries, Inc. fabricates the 'Paser Magnum,' a device which is attached to spark plug wires in a gasoline combustion engine. Among its many properties appellants advertise that the 'Paser Magnum' reduces air pollution. Its many benefits are to be realized, so it is claimed, for the low price of $29.95 complete with a 'money-back guarantee.'
With respect to the alleged violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, appellee declared that the appellants were selling the 'Paser Magnum' by representing that its use caused less air pollution (up to 100% Reduction in hydrocarbons), and that this result was guaranteed 'or your money back.' Appellee pleaded further that appellants claimed in their advertising literature that one of their warehouse distributors could earn at least $18,000 annually while a General Distributor could earn over $100,000, and that by utilizing appellants' 'Pyramid Sales Scheme' to market the 'Paser Magnum' participants could reasonably expect to receive large profits because of the virtually inexhaustible number of potential participants."
"After reviewing the record we are not persuaded that the trial court abused its discretion in entering the temporary injunction. Merrill W. Korth, a mechanical engineer for the Bureau of Mobile Pollution Sources, testified concerning the results of tests to determine whether the 'Paser Magnum' reduced vehicle emissions. Those results showed the 'Paser Magnum' to have no significant effect on either increasing or decreasing vehicle emissions"

1937pickup · 11-09-2012, 02:58 PM

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Ah-they are high priced cow magnets!!!

19Fordy · 11-09-2012, 04:46 PM

Thanks to all, especially 51 MERC-CT. I had no idea what they were. Amazing how so many gizmos have been "invented" to empty your wallet.

11-09-2012, 12:29 PM	#2
dewickt Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 24	Re: Please tell me what these are.... They look like aftermarket radio noise suppressors, coil lead and each plug gets one to help supress the ignition noise picked up by the radio.. __________________ Terry

11-09-2012, 01:01 PM	#3
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Please tell me what these are.... Just one of the failed ignition devices designed to alter or inhance the ignition system on many different cars. (supposedly to improve milage and/or emissions) __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

11-09-2012, 01:18 PM	#4
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,637	Re: Please tell me what these are.... That is an incomplete set of chess pieces. All the white pieces are missing and curiously, most of the black pieces appear to have been pawns promoted to knights. Your move. __________________ Alan

11-09-2012, 02:11 PM	#5
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Please tell me what these are.... Here is an exerpt from the deceptive trade practices law suit brought against R.E.I. in 1972. "REI Industries, Inc. fabricates the 'Paser Magnum,' a device which is attached to spark plug wires in a gasoline combustion engine. Among its many properties appellants advertise that the 'Paser Magnum' reduces air pollution. Its many benefits are to be realized, so it is claimed, for the low price of $29.95 complete with a 'money-back guarantee.' With respect to the alleged violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, appellee declared that the appellants were selling the 'Paser Magnum' by representing that its use caused less air pollution (up to 100% Reduction in hydrocarbons), and that this result was guaranteed 'or your money back.' Appellee pleaded further that appellants claimed in their advertising literature that one of their warehouse distributors could earn at least $18,000 annually while a General Distributor could earn over $100,000, and that by utilizing appellants' 'Pyramid Sales Scheme' to market the 'Paser Magnum' participants could reasonably expect to receive large profits because of the virtually inexhaustible number of potential participants." "After reviewing the record we are not persuaded that the trial court abused its discretion in entering the temporary injunction. Merrill W. Korth, a mechanical engineer for the Bureau of Mobile Pollution Sources, testified concerning the results of tests to determine whether the 'Paser Magnum' reduced vehicle emissions. Those results showed the 'Paser Magnum' to have no significant effect on either increasing or decreasing vehicle emissions" __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 11-09-2012 at 02:18 PM.

11-09-2012, 02:58 PM	#6
1937pickup Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 586	Re: Please tell me what these are.... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ah-they are high priced cow magnets!!!

11-09-2012, 04:46 PM	#7
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,920	Re: Please tell me what these are.... Thanks to all, especially 51 MERC-CT. I had no idea what they were. Amazing how so many gizmos have been "invented" to empty your wallet.