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10-17-2010, 04:48 PM
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No Dwell gate. Note the part #
2 years ago a lot of people (me included) were requsting for something other than Red (I also tried the paint, too shiney). Since they use very few caps throughout their entire lineup they get a lot of coverage with one small change.
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10-17-2010, 05:09 PM
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The later caps including the one being discussed are vented on the top. There is also a black one for Small Block which is used in other applications too..
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10-17-2010, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick Parker
The later caps are Vented on the top.
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It doesn't work though. I've always had the vented cap on the distributor and it still corroded up. Over on the MSD forums some of the guys drill their caps so they look like a wedge of swiss cheese. |
10-17-2010, 07:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick Parker
The later caps including the one being discussed are vented on the top. There is also a black one for Small Block which is used in other applications too..
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do you have a part # for this black cap for a small block ford 351 W |
10-17-2010, 05:13 PM
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Yes that was posted in their Tech Tips years ago to help eliminate Ionization.
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10-17-2010, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick Parker
Yes that was posted in their Tech Tips years ago to help eliminate Ionization.
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The little iron ball in the center of the cap explodes for no reason, too.  Even if you bend the rotor prong up. |
10-17-2010, 05:58 PM
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The little iron ball in the center of the cap explodes for no reason, too. Even if you bend the rotor prong up. |
Yes, we all know MSD is awful. But the funny part is that Patrick painted his cap and drilled holes in it, when he could have just purchased a black one with holes in it already. 
And don't give me the "I saved a buck" story when you spent $25 per LED light bulb for your rear tail lights to shine brighter. 
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10-17-2010, 06:03 PM
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Yes, we all know MSD is awful. But the funny part is that Patrick painted his cap and drilled holes in it, when he could have just purchased a black one with holes in it already.
And don't give me the "I saved a buck" story.... |
Yes, admittedly it does sound a bit stupid. But with that extra $25 in my pocket I can afford to hang out at the oyster bar just a wee bit longer.  |
10-17-2010, 06:16 PM
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Yes, admittedly it does sound a bit stupid. But with that extra $25 in my pocket I can afford to hang out at the oyster bar just a wee bit longer. |
That story could change when that newly painted cap gets a few heat cycles on it and then goes through one of those tortuous East Coast summers.
"Hello Jegs?"
Oh and I forgot. GO GIANTS! |
10-17-2010, 06:00 PM
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My 44 year old Ford distributor is looking pretty good now.
Amazing that MSD can't fix those problems.
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10-17-2010, 10:16 PM
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Max:
Yes # 84313, its the same as the red one used in their current production for the Small Diameter Billet Distributors. Distributor numbers are displayed in this link as well as Photo of the Cap. I use this one myself. If you have an early production Small Diameter Billet Distributor, they used two aluminum hold down clamps, they are not used with the new caps. Caps fit early and late production distributors. NOTE: The distributor model numbers shown are not complete. Go to the distributor section and check caps in "Accesories". The 8431 is the red cap (w/o rotor). THen Scroll down in "Accessories" it shows the same incomplete numbers.
Black:
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/...545,_8546.aspx
Red:
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/...545,_8546.aspx
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10-18-2010, 05:27 AM
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I'm running a points style early Chevy Standard Ignition "Blue Streak" cap and rotor on my MSD Pro Billet Dizzy. There's no drilled holes or thrown 'n read chicken bones about it... I've got 3 years on the cap/rotor and I'll probably put another couple on 'em too.
The cap is the prettiest Ford Blue that ever graced a dizzy too 
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10-18-2010, 07:00 AM
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Good point Undy, some folks seem to have more trouble with corrosion than others. I'm not sure what makes the difference, I've not had any significant corrosion issues myself.
For those of us on a tight budget, paint makes sense! Those caps are not cheap.
So, what KIND of paint did you use Pat?
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10-18-2010, 07:21 AM
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I used Krylon High temp a few years back & it still looks good.
http://www.grabcart.com/product/heal...ve-Spray-Paint
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10-18-2010, 07:37 AM
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So, what KIND of paint did you use Pat?
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The Lowes premium brand of black satin spray. It turned out really nice, and the holes that I drilled are nice and round. Plus, I positioned them to create a vortex effect that not only reduces ionization in the cap but also reduces the production of free radicals that I attribute to clouding my judgment when driving the car. |
10-18-2010, 07:40 AM
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Hmmm, I would have been tempted to go with a flat black. Like that BBQ paint *13* used.
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10-18-2010, 07:41 AM
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Hmmm, I would have been tempted to go with a flat black.
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No, the flat was toooo bland, while the gloss was toooo shiny. The satin was jussst right. |
10-18-2010, 08:16 AM
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Did you test the paint for Di-electric resistance?????
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10-18-2010, 08:18 AM
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Did you test the paint for Di-electric resistance?????
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Yes indeeedy doo. Absolutely zero conductivity with the ohm meter. |
10-18-2010, 10:10 AM
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Lest You Think I'm Inconsiderate of Others...
And, in an effort not to irritate ERA Chas and/or RodKnock with another hand-shot, I carefully balanced the distributor cap on the end of my toe while taking this picture of the ohmeter with the leads on the painted portion of the cap. Now, how's that for being thoughtful and considerate of others?
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