Thanks for the advice. I will see what can be done with the cap I have first and as a back up I will continue to look for a replacement. Armand ----- Original Message ----- From: <amxron@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:28 PM Subject: [Amc-list] Armand-Robbmc > Robb Mac was an engineer for Mallory/Erson for years now has his own co making hp parts. Real good guy, may have a source for you. www.robbmcperformance.com or > racnrobb@xxxxxxxxxxx > I would try glassbeading the inside after tapeing over the center carbon. Any machine shop should be able to do it. Then drill two .5" holes 180* apart on the side > about halfway up on the bottom half to let the ionized air out. Common problem years ago. > I had a Mallory like yours in 1963, They seem to last forever. The cap is two piece to seal the wires waterproof and vibration proof. > If you can't find a cap try Hemmings I'm sure there are some out there with vintage speed parts guys. A new one will probably last years and years but, try cleaning and drilling yours first. > Good luck, > > > > amxron > 70 AMX > 70 Hornet > 78 FSJ Wagoneer > Fleet&JEEP Mgr > Orbit/AMC-JEEP 50-1787 > _______________________________________________ > Amc-list mailing list > Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx > http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.6/1404 - Release Date: 4/29/08 6:27 PM > > _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list