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Title: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: 9T4Z on November 14, 2007, 03:15:19 AM
Wonder if you guys can straighten me out... seen a few distributor caps and bought a couple.

Can anyone explain the differences between the D308 and D309?  Some caps say patent pending and others have a patent and some are brown with copper terminals.

I was wondering which may be correct for my 69 SS 350 and what the others would have been correct for... pics from ebay.

Thanks for helping.
Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on November 14, 2007, 05:50:22 AM
Can anyone explain the differences between the D308 and D309?

http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=54172

Paul
Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: 9T4Z on November 14, 2007, 03:45:51 PM
OK thanks Paul!

Looks like I have two D308R that would be correct with my 69 SS
And I have a 309R that is only good for the Transistor Ignition?

I can't imagine that there would be too much demand for the Brown cap then?

Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: Pacecarjeff on November 14, 2007, 05:58:16 PM
I can't imagine that there would be too much demand for the Brown cap then?

Just paint it gloss black - no one will ever know. :)
Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on November 14, 2007, 07:55:34 PM
Just paint it gloss black - no one will ever know.

That explains the over-spray on the intake manifolds of all your cars Jeff!    ;D

Paul
Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: 9T4Z on November 14, 2007, 08:10:40 PM
I can't imagine that there would be too much demand for the Brown cap then?

Just paint it gloss black - no one will ever know. :)



Well that ALSO explains why I thought there may have been a third cap... I actually have a Black Cap with copper terminals.  Looked at it closely and noted it had same patent as the brown cap... close up I could tell that someone had painted it shiny black.  Jeff you must get around.  ;)
Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: Pacecarjeff on November 14, 2007, 08:31:35 PM
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That explains the over-spray on the intake manifolds of all your cars Jeff!    ;D

Paul

Hey - I resemble that remark. ;)

Actually there were black caps with Copper contacts - the plastic was a bit heaver also.
Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: JohnZ on November 15, 2007, 08:10:41 PM
If you have a brown cap with copper terminals, '67 L-88 Corvette guys like them.  :)
Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on November 16, 2007, 02:07:20 AM
If you have a brown cap with copper terminals, '67 L-88 Corvette guys like them.

Here's one for sale:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-Camaro-Z28-Corvette-Chevelle-SS-65-66-67-68-69-70_W0QQitemZ220169187441QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33690QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Opening bid is only $99.95    ;)

Paul
Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: Oaklyss on November 16, 2007, 02:21:27 AM
The brown D309 is correct for ZL-1s and 69 L88. Both have T.I. ignition. I have brown ones and a black D309 as well, same part number. I dont know why the one is black. T.I. guys say the brown is a special dielectric plastic. The brown ones go for $175-$200. :o
Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: 9T4Z on November 16, 2007, 04:46:39 AM
Thanks Guys....... The Brown one I've got is new unused .... so one day I'll have to start selling all the wrong stuff I collect on ebay.  I think I got it for like $28 including shipping... it did not have a box.

Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz--- And the Winner is
Post by: 9T4Z on November 17, 2007, 03:13:25 AM
"Confusion say:"  Wear the right cap when it is "R"aining patents and pending!

So there are four period correct caps? 

Black cap with silver contacts  "Patent Pending"  R

Brown with copper and with the patent #2769047

Black with silver  and "Patent #2769047 also ?"  as illustrated here and the link.

And the Black "painted ;)" caps with copper terminals.  ( I have one and could never tell it was painted... also has the #2769047 patent)

WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN.........   STAY TUNED FOR THE "COIL BRACKET QUIZ"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220169170418&indexURL=1#ebayphotohosting (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220169170418&indexURL=1#ebayphotohosting)
Title: Re: Distributor Cap Quiz
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on November 20, 2007, 09:12:32 PM
Here's one for sale:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-Camaro-Z28-Corvette-Chevelle-SS-65-66-67-68-69-70_W0QQitemZ220169187441QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33690QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Opening bid is only $99.95    ;)

Final sale price for the D309R distributor cap:  a mere $172.50     :P

Paul