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1950split
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 Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 1:24 pm Post subject: MSD black distributor cap |
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Hi Everyone,
I would like to switch to a black distributor cap on my MSD distributor.
From what I know, MSD offers only red an grey
Are Pertronix or Magnaspark an option? Are they a good and tight fit?
I read that painting the cap is not a good idea as it might generate misfires and scratches the paint too easily.
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Phil |
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APPLEGREENVW
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boxer74
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 6:40 am Post subject: Re: MSD black distributor cap |
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You should be able to use a magnaspark cap with it. I'd also use the magnaspark rotor which has a wider tip to help with rotor phasing.
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Bill Schwimmer
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 7:12 am Post subject: Re: MSD black distributor cap |
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| Go to a Napa store. It is a cap for a 4 cyl. Ford, think Escort, Ranger ect. The last few I have bought have been a very dark grey, almost black. |
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1950split
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:08 am Post subject: Re: MSD black distributor cap |
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Thanks for your replies.
Are the magnaspark caps a tight fit ? I read somewhere but I might have the wrong manufacturer in mind, that Magnaspark caps are a little loose which would probably impact ignition. |
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jpaull
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 9:58 am Post subject: Re: MSD black distributor cap |
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The Magnaspark caps are not a great fit, light duty, and dont have alot of spark crossover protection compared to say a Napa Echlicn cap
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jeffrey8164
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: MSD black distributor cap |
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I painted my Magnaspark cap. Clear coated it too.
Nothing bad to report.
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