You might try a "field expedient" as a stop-gap measure until you can
find a replacement cap. Use a Dremel tool or similar, with a conical
grinding bit, and grind the carbonized track/crack out of the cap. Then,
depending on how much material was removed, you might need to fill the
crack with some non-metal bearing epoxy. Suitable stuff can be found
(usually) at model airplane hobby shops, etc.
Ed Greeley
Mobile, AL
INDUSTELE@aol.com wrote:
>
> I've been feverishly working on finishing up a M422A1 Mighty Mite to take to
> a local gun show and to our club rally two weeks later. Got it all dolled up
> and the beast refused to start to drive out of the garage. It drove in a
> couple of weeks ago.
>
> Checked all the usual suspects, and finally found no spark at the plugs.
> Pulled distributor head and found pretty little arc from the center post to
> #4 everytime the points opened.
>
> Question #1 - is the top part of all military 24 volt distributors the same.
> They "look" alike, but I don't know. If they are, does anyone have a spare
> top only? If they're not does anyone have a spare M422 A1 distributor top or
> whole thing?
>
> Question #2 - failing in all of the above, has anyone ever tried to repair
> arc crack with something like RTV Silicone? Certainly be cheaper if it would
> work. I've used it on some high voltage AC gear before for additional
> insulation, but not primary insulation.
>
> Suggestions appreciated, jibes tolerated, thanks.
>
> Tom Campbell - Birmingham, Alabama
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