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Old 01-17-2022, 02:36 AM   #61
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Well not to be outdone, Clem has 'em too!!
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Old 01-17-2022, 10:20 AM   #62
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Old 01-17-2022, 05:37 PM   #63
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Synchro,

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Who remembers clear spark plugs? You could see the colour of the flame in the cylinder which is very useful when tuning the carby.
I have the Gunson glass spark plugs. They work interesting. But in my opinion, the idle setting works better with the own ear.

Maybe they will help with some unknown troubleshooting?
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Old 01-17-2022, 06:38 PM   #64
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I have a clear cap from a while ago. They tend to get small stress cracks. I hope the new ones are made out of a different material.

That "BAT" intake manifold is interesting.
https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A9425H.html

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Old 01-17-2022, 09:22 PM   #65
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That "BAT" intake manifold is interesting.
I too am interested in whether they can get someone to pay $850 for a replica of an accessory that didn't do anything.
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Old 01-18-2022, 10:48 AM   #66
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I too am interested in whether they can get someone to pay $850 for a replica of an accessory that didn't do anything.

Ditto!
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Old 01-18-2022, 10:30 PM   #67
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Thanks for the boost!
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Old 01-18-2022, 11:34 PM   #68
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Mikes just had a sale on them for about 14.00
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Old 01-19-2022, 08:56 PM   #69
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I have resisted the impulse to respond but I can't resist. Does anyone read the entire thread anymore? Reread post 42...LOL


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Old 01-19-2022, 09:15 PM   #70
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I have resisted the impulse to respond but I can't resist. Does anyone read the entire thread anymore? Reread post 42...LOL

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Hey, cool. Mike's has the clear caps again.
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Old 01-20-2022, 12:13 PM   #71
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hey, cool. Mike's has the clear caps again.



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Old 01-20-2022, 02:10 PM   #72
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just spoke with Mikes. sold out, but getting 1000 in in the next few weeks.........
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Old 01-20-2022, 04:04 PM   #73
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Wait. So Mike doesn't have them? This is getting confusing, guys!
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Old 01-20-2022, 04:28 PM   #74
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as of this afternoon- doesnt have them..........


I agree, Im as confused as June bug!
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Old 01-20-2022, 07:13 PM   #75
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Well that was fast.
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Old 01-20-2022, 10:48 PM   #76
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I have them. Please PM me with your address. I will mail them as soon as I can. They are @ $10 each. I'll figure the mailing costs after I go the the post office. I am hunkered down due to the Covid threat, so it takes me a bit of time to get out
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Old 01-20-2022, 11:31 PM   #77
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mikes just ran a sale for them
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Old 01-21-2022, 09:09 PM   #78
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Thanks Mike's. Received my clear caps this afternoon.
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Old 01-22-2022, 01:04 PM   #79
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I too am interested in whether they can get someone to pay $850 for a replica of an accessory that didn't do anything.
I have an original BAT and it is neat to look at but adds nothing to the performance. I thought I had a one of a kind accessory. I'm not thrilled that it's going to be reproduced but that's the way it goes.BatInstall.jpg
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Old 01-22-2022, 01:42 PM   #80
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I have an original BAT and it is neat to look at but adds nothing to the performance. I thought I had a one of a kind accessory. I'm not thrilled that it's going to be reproduced but that's the way it goes.Attachment 482737
Very cool. At least you have the solace knowing you have an original. I don't see too many people putting out $850 for a repro that as you said "neat to look at but adds nothing to the performance".
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