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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: john302 on November 09, 2009, 05:35:17 AM

Title: original delco distrubutor cap vs. repop
Post by: john302 on November 09, 2009, 05:35:17 AM

What is the different on the repop non R distrubutor cap vs. original one?I am sure there are a few things different . I need to purchase a nos one ,but would like to know more about the repops.Dont want to purchase a nos one to find out it is a repop. thanks John

Title: Re: original delco distrubutor cap vs. repop
Post by: JohnZ on November 10, 2009, 01:14:01 AM

The reproduction "no R" cap is VERY close - about the only difference is that the tiny fillet adjacent to the adjusting window (see the yellow arrow in the photo below) that's on all original Delco caps is missing on the reproduction.

Title: Re: original delco distrubutor cap vs. repop
Post by: john302 on November 10, 2009, 03:58:20 AM

Thank you for the info.The nos I just purchased is original,not a reboxed repop.