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02-06-2012, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Williamsport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kellison Stallion 468 FE
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it does seem a bit off.....as far as mileage i normally get about 3000 mi from a cap.
actually it looks better than mine usually do.
like blas said the center electrode is usually the pain you get from these caps. just bend the rotor tang up to be assured of a good contact. i found caps to be a bit sloppy of a fit on the housing.
msd told me to drill a small hole in mine, oriented to the rear of the cap
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02-06-2012, 02:11 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Broken Arrow. OK ( South Tulsa), USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 66 COBRA FE 427 /4SP. (HCS Coupe w/ 408 Stroker and TKO 600 -sold)
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Quote:
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it does seem a bit off.....as far as mileage i normally get about 3000 mi from a cap.
actually it looks better than mine usually do.
like blas said the center electrode is usually the pain you get from these caps. just bend the rotor tang up to be assured of a good contact. i found caps to be a bit sloppy of a fit on the housing.
msd told me to drill a small hole in mine, oriented to the rear of the cap
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Same duration for me. About 3000 miles and then buy another. $25 is about the cheapest thing you buy on a Cobra. 
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02-06-2012, 03:41 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#0760
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The newer red vented caps seem to have more problems than the older black caps did. I know they changes cap material and added a vent on the top of the cap. But I immediately noticed that my Escort radar detector's Laser alert goes crazy with the new red cap. And I believe it interfers with my garage dood opener. Never had those problems with the old style black cap. I actually went back and forth with the caps so I know the red cap is the problem...
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02-06-2012, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Chandler,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 396W Kirkham KMPS036
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My first red cap only lasted 10000 miles or so, then the center button fell out.
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Kirkham KMPS036
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02-07-2012, 02:20 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blas
The newer red vented caps seem to have more problems than the older black caps did. I know they changes cap material and added a vent on the top of the cap. But I immediately noticed that my Escort radar detector's Laser alert goes crazy with the new red cap. And I believe it interfers with my garage dood opener. Never had those problems with the old style black cap. I actually went back and forth with the caps so I know the red cap is the problem...
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The cap is still available in black. #84333.
I get some of the build up on the posts. I use a Dremel tool with the soft wire wheel. The build up comes off in seconds and the post looks good!
David
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02-07-2012, 07:06 PM
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REALLY....I looked around any you are correct...Thanks, that made my day..
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02-08-2012, 03:21 PM
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If you'd like, look in my Photos section. There are several images of my engine with the black cap. Click to enlarge. I installed that cap in 2009.
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