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Distributor cap

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by manden68, Sep 7, 2004.

  1. Sep 7, 2004
    manden68

    manden68 Member

    O Fries Country
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    While installing a new coil in the HEI I stripped out the cap. The coil is held down by 4 screws and the last one I went a bit too far. My questions are- does someone manufacture a cap that doesn't use screws but nuts and bolts to hold down the coil? Are caps interchangable between manufacturers? Are there better caps than others? I think all my starting problems are due to this HEI. Thanks for any info.
     
    manden68, Sep 7, 2004
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  2. Sep 7, 2004
    James P. Enderwies

    James P. Enderwies Sponsor

    Lake Havasu City, AZ
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    Marc: I think your only option is a new cap. Checker sells Borg Warner caps approved by Nascar that are a bit tougher than the standard GM caps. They have all brass contacts in them instead of AL. Might try one of those.
     
    James P. Enderwies, Sep 7, 2004
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  3. Sep 7, 2004
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Port Orange, FL
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    Fill the hole with JB-Weld and re-drill it. Works like a champ! ;)
     
    w3srl, Sep 7, 2004
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