Hi All, I use a TR6 cap on mine. It has top exit terminals (push-in
type) which I needed since my dist is rotated way out of std position to
clear the type of oil filter arrangement I'm using. Really helps clean
up the right side of the engine. BTW, this is a 29E engine but I'm
using a BJ8 electric tach. Thus, no tach cable. I'll attach a photo if
anyone's interested.
Jack
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From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Doug Newton
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:00 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Healey 6 Cylinder Distributor Caps and Plug Wires
Group-
If there is anyone out there who is tired of messing around with a stock
Healey 6 Cylinder Distributor Cap and "cut to fit" Spark Plug Wires, you
can easily change to a regular style distributor cap that uses "standard
plug wires" (no cutting or screwing a cone point screw to break the
insulation) by going to a parts house and ask for a distributor cap that
fits a 1969 to
1975 Jaguar XJ6 2.8 or 4.2 size motor. It will fit perfectly on the
Healey Distributor Housing and you can use all the other stock parts
(rotors, points, and condensers). I made the conversion to my '65 BJ8
and it runs better now than it ever has. The cap should be less than
$30.00.
If memory serves me correct, the Lucas Part Number for the Distributor
Cap I purchased is DDB 117, but I feel confident that there are several
other brands out there to choose from.
The only other thing you will need to buy is a regular set of standard 6
cylinder plug wires with standard fittings on the distributor cap end.
I hope this info works as well for you as it did for me..
Doug
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