That is exactly what I have been trying to come up with. Any one have a
cross over for the earlier
DM6 distributors.
Thanks, MARK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Newton" <dnewton@nappco.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 7:59 AM
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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