Tracing the Evolution of Distributor Caps The Ignition System that Powered Cars

Magnetos were used ... Some designs using an EMS retain the original ignition coil, distributor and high-tension leads found on cars throughout ... All unattended motor vehicles were supposed to be immobilised in order that they could not be used by the enemy: removing the distributor cap ... The magneto system was the first to be invented, in the late 1800s, and was used in most WWI vehicles. It's the simplest of the two, and is ... Originally posted by Amkeer: When this injector cleaning was done I mentioned the cap to the dealer and they said its only replaced when its ... The correct OEM Delco Cap for the early GTO's only said (Delco-Remy PATENT PENDING). The "R" was on the later 68-69 and up vintage. Very difficult to find! Just curious, what brand cap / rotor were used? The insulators are ... I am shortening the cycle of use of my cars of no less than 30 days. and on installing the rotor backwards: no doubt in my mind that at one point in motor vehicle history some idiot hammered the thing on because ... The group, made up of auto enthusiasts who love to push the limits of what is possible with cars, wanted to see if it was possible to make a ... ... cars -- all XK engined, earliest was '52 XK120 OTS -- top mounted, etc. - Larry Martz. Rob: I have a note that these other cars used the same horizontal lead ... The same basic model of Bosch distributor was used on countless different makes and models of cars around the world for decades. Therefore ...