junkuser Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Any tips on replacing the carbon contact in a Spitfire "Mk 1" Delco distribtor cap would be appreciated.Mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 New cap I think.Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealligator Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 New cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Have seen one drilled out and replaced with a lucas one cut down and a small peice of copper foil to make a tight fit ,,, it worked Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 For the price of a new cap I would not bother with any repair ect. It's carbon for a reason, great conductor!.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Thanks for the replies thus far.The fun of old cars is solving the little challenges they throw up.Replacing things is not as satisfying as repairing or redesigning I find but, not beliving in "reinventing the wheel", thought I'd ask before proceeding.Usually there is someone around who has already solved the problem you wish to tackle. That is the great thing about this forum.All suggestions greatfully received, Mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Would anyone happen to know how far the carbon protruded when new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 about 3.5mm peterbest thing about simple technology is the ability to get round a problem to get you homeMy fix was for a guy with a Viva in the dark on a cold night,, there's a big difference between a bodge and a temporary fixin my apprentice days my mate had a nice quiet motor bike ,,, It had an Oak pistonbut it ran,, not for long Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Thank you Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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