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Re: ignition system upgrades v2

To: <Ajhsys@aol.com>, <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: ignition system upgrades v2
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:06:36 -0400
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> In a message dated 8/29/01 4:23:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mgagne@unc.edu
> writes: 
> 
> 
> How do I get hold of Peter C., is he on the list?
> 
> 
> Send e-mail to Peter at nosimport@mailbag.com, or better yet call him at
> World Wide Auto Parts, 800-362-1025.
> 
>> 
>> Regarding the magnecor wires, is there any noticeable difference between the
>> 7 and 8 mm wires, and is the 25D distributor installed on the late 1275
>> motors the push in type or the screw in type?  I recall seeing some screws
>> on the underside of the contacts on the cap, though the magnecor folks say
>> that the 1974 was the push on type.  Perhaps the PO put the incorrect cap on
>> since there is a lot of silicone to make it seal right, I'll look more
> carefully tonight.
> 
> 
> I don't think you will see a difference between the 7 or 8mm wires, but for
> the price difference, I will be buying the 8mm.  If there is silicone sealer
> in the cap, get a new one from Peter C., along with a new rotor.  He will get
> the correct ones for you.  Call him and he will give you all the info you
> need.  Since you know you have a 25D dizzy, it is easy.  I would think that
> they should be push on wires by 1974.
> 
> Hey list, when was the end of the screw type connector dizzy cap?
> 
>> 
>> BTW, I'm never really sure whether my "1974 1/2" should be called a 1974 or
>> a 1975.  Can anybody tell me what the 1/2 means?  The tag on the inside of
>> the driver door says manufactured 6 1974--does this mean anything?
>> 
> 
> The 1974 1/2 should have full rubber bumpers, I think.  The earlier 1974 had
> rubber overriders on a chrome bumper.  I have a 1977, so I would have to look
> it up.  The list will set this straight.  Never fear.
> 

My car has chrome bumpers with the big black rubber overiders (which I plan
to replace, see previous thread).
Mike Gagne



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