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09-21-2021, 01:49 PM | #41 |
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Re: Clear Distributor Cap
Katy,
This is made with hard fuse wire from aircraft maintenance and a drill pliers. The reason is that the remanufactured contact strips from the distributor arm to the spark plugs have too less spring tension to lie tightly against the spark contacts. The wires I drilled are bent down in an S-bend and are tight.
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01-15-2022, 09:38 PM | #42 |
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I just received an email from Mike's today and they have the clear caps in stock.
TOB Back in Stock Mike's has had the Clear Distributor Cap Reproduced in Non- Script. Made from an ABS material - high impact resistance and temperature rating of -4 to 176 Deg. F. Now you can watch your spark jump from the rotor to the distributor body contacts! Mike's is Proud to Announce our Newest Reproduction of "A" Blast from the Past Accessories! Exclusively Designed and Remanufactured all in the USA!! The Mike's Hydro Mixer Super Charger Intake Manifold. This unit will boost fuel economy and over all power! No Need for Extra Fuel Pumps or Pieces. Simple Bolt on application. Compared to a Full Down Draft set up which can cost up to $1300.00. This is a New Mike's Reproduction of the Original "Bat" Super Charger as seen in the Unauthorized Accessories Book. Picture shown is the Original Piece Bolted onto Erich and Kelly's Car. We are currently taking pre-orders, 50% Deposit Required. Stock is due Spring 2022. See Pictures of Original Documents online. For any questions on this Amazing New Product please email: [email protected] Mike's Hoodie's Now Available Mike's Hoodie's are now available - Same Logo's as our T-Shirts. Please allow 1 week to 10 days for printing as these are custom made locally. ***Please Note*** If by chance you ordered the same product previously that we have on this weeks special - please understand there will be NO refunds for the price difference. We do not decide on the weeks special until Friday PM. Thank you for your support - Mike This is a ONE TIME DEAL! Place your order online or by phone between the hours of 8:30 a.m. on January 15th- Midnight Saturday January 22nd EST ONLY to receive the Wacky Weekly Pricing. No previous orders, other discounts or promotions apply to this offer. Wacky Weekly sale applies to this item(s) above ONLY, While supplies last. Quick Links |
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01-15-2022, 09:55 PM | #43 |
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01-15-2022, 10:16 PM | #44 |
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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.
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01-15-2022, 10:43 PM | #45 |
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Mikes is currently selling them at $12.95. I don't see them as a permanent replacement but rather as a means of displaying how a distributor works by showing the spark sequence. A club member hooked one up for me and YES, it was interesting and instructive. With a temperature max of 176 degrees it probably is not practible for permanent use, but rather as a teaching tool. GD
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01-16-2022, 01:19 AM | #46 | |
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01-16-2022, 01:48 AM | #47 |
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I'm thinking that I saw where Mike's Afordable now carries these once again. The following from a recent ad:
Mike's has had the Clear Distributor Cap Reproduced in Non- Script. Made from an ABS material - high impact resistance and temperature rating of -4 to 176 Deg. F. Now you can watch your spark jump from the rotor to the distributor body contacts! A12115C - $12.95 |
01-16-2022, 08:43 AM | #48 |
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The cutaway one would be good for setting the spark gap between the rotor and body with everything in place.
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01-16-2022, 09:55 AM | #49 |
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Just got a bulletin from Mike's. He has them back in stock.
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01-16-2022, 10:18 AM | #50 |
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Mike's just advertised they were back in stock. $12.95
https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A12115C.html |
01-16-2022, 10:26 AM | #51 |
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01-16-2022, 04:47 PM | #52 |
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I have them. How many do you want?
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01-16-2022, 05:53 PM | #53 |
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Mikes has them now 1\16\22
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01-16-2022, 06:30 PM | #54 |
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Does Mike's have them?
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01-16-2022, 07:13 PM | #55 |
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I recently saw an article that Mikes Affordables is selling these clear caps. I seem to remember $14.95?
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01-16-2022, 07:46 PM | #56 |
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Mike's A-Ford-able has them back in stock. $14.95.
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01-16-2022, 08:08 PM | #58 |
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I think Mike's has them back in stock. $12.95
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01-16-2022, 09:15 PM | #59 |
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Who is mike?
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01-17-2022, 12:48 AM | #60 |
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