MSD Distributor Cap for MX-3?

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MSD Distributor Cap for MX-3?

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I installed an MSD 6AL about a year ago using Jeff's instructions. I've had it working no problems, except for the fact that every few months I need to replace the distributor cap.<p>Those of you who have installed it already know that you have to drill a screw through the stock distributor to create a makeshift spark tower to connect to the blaster coil. It's supposed to be securely fastened using epoxy. Well after excessive heat the epoxy melts and it burns around the area damaging the distributor cap.<p>For honda's, etc, MSD makes an actual cap with an actual spark plug tower. I've been looking all over to see if we can adapt one to our distributor or to see if even Jacob's or another brand makes them but have come up empty.<p>Does anyone here know of any alternatives to the stock distributor cap?<p>Any help/thoughts appreciated!<p>Thanks,<p>Antonio
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Only other thing you can do is setup a distributorless ignition system.
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Re: MSD Distributor Cap for MX-3?

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Any ideas on how to go about this? Any links you might have?<p>Thanks,<p>Antonio
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Re: MSD Distributor Cap for MX-3?

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Have you tried using the Ze disty cap. It has an extra tower for an external coil. It beats drilling a new tower every 2 months the only thing you have to do is to swap over the Ze disty and rewire it and your done only down side to it is getting the cap. There are people out there who sells it I just cant seem to find one who has it in stock..
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