Alternate spark plug caps
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#1 Alternate spark plug caps
I am carrying out a slight upgrade/refresh of my leads and plug caps. I was planning to use NGK caps, as I have in the past, but apparently NGK have discontinued all of their 'classic' style of plug caps.
Just wondering what others would recommend? I currently have Champion original style caps that I must have put on 25 years ago, but I just wanted something with better sealing and a tighter fit, if such a thing exists
Just wondering what others would recommend? I currently have Champion original style caps that I must have put on 25 years ago, but I just wanted something with better sealing and a tighter fit, if such a thing exists
Richard
- 1969 Series 2 OTS, family owned 40+ years
- 1969 Series 2 OTS, family owned 40+ years
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#2 Re: Alternate spark plug caps
I suppose my thought would be that if they've worked ok for 25 years, must be ok?
Malcolm
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#3 Re: Alternate spark plug caps
I'm not totally disputing that, Malcolm, but I did cure a slight misfire by just pulling the caps off/on the plugs last week. Also, it's my car, and I fancy a small aesthetic ignition mod, so I'd appreciate recommendations.
Richard
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#5 Re: Alternate spark plug caps
It wasn’t a criticism Richard. I thought from your post that you were worried about the fit and sealing qualities of your caps so was trying to reassure you.
Malcolm
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#6 Re: Alternate spark plug caps
Understood Malcolm, no problem. I'm actually looking to fit a cam cover mounted lead separator, matched with new leads and caps. I can then keep the 'original' set as a travelling spare and maybe have a little more reliability from a nice new setup. I'm just tinkering really, and I do more of that than driving at the moment...
Richard
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I use a set of Magnecor plug leads, the plug caps provide a very positive fit and they are well sealed although I don't understand why you want good sealing. The Champion 'bow-tie' plug caps provide no sealing at all unless you add a skirt to them.Monkeyfinger wrote: ↑Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:03 ambut I just wanted something with better sealing and a tighter fit, if such a thing exists
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#8 Re: Alternate spark plug caps
Thanks - I'll look at these. All I want to know, is alternatives that people have used, bearing in mind that NGK don't seem to be an option any longer.
Richard
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#9 Re: Alternate spark plug caps
I used this company
https://www.gsparkplug.com/ignition/spark-plug-caps
Very knowledgeable on the current options
https://www.gsparkplug.com/ignition/spark-plug-caps
Very knowledgeable on the current options
Andy
1967 Series 1 4.2 OTS
Leicester, UK
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#10 Re: Alternate spark plug caps
They do appear to be available, depending on type wanted, on Amazon, Ebay, and other suppliers that still have stock.
I assume for a limited time.
I assume for a limited time.
Layne
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#11 Re: Alternate spark plug caps
I use these Champion WC 548 reproductions with BPR resistor plugs.
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#12 Re: Alternate spark plug caps
Well, after ordering 1 set from Ebay, which turned out not to be available, I have another set of NGK caps on order - I'm still waiting for these, but remain hopeful.
Richard
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