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| 74ravenna |
 Dec 12 2015, 10:05 AM
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While cleaning electrical contacts of corrosion I just had to reach in and touch the Nubbin I'm holding in this picture, so of course it popped out.
I've managed to put it back in but I'm not sure I trust that its in securely. It now leans like the tower of pisa in its little receptacle. So to most of you out there this is a very basic item but I don't know what it does or if I can trust that its back in correctly. An explanation is greatly welcome. Thanks. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| fixer34 |
Dec 12 2015, 12:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,087 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I don't think there is much 'messing' you can do with it. One end of the carbon rod should be smaller-it fits into the spring inside the cap, that's what holds it in place. It may not be perfectly straight in the cap, but it shouldn't lean too much either. Might be time for a new cap.
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| Spoke |
Dec 12 2015, 01:00 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,991 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(fixer34 @ Dec 12 2015, 01:03 PM)  Might be time for a new cap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) If you can convince yourself the contact is secure and won't fall out, keep the cap. The downside to having this issue as mentioned is having to push your car home. A new cap is never a bad idea. |
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74ravenna Distributor cap nubbin Dec 12 2015, 10:05 AM
DBCooper It's the carbon contact between the main lead ... Dec 12 2015, 10:16 AM
74ravenna
It's the carbon contact between the main lead... Dec 12 2015, 10:24 AM 74ravenna
I don't think there is much 'messing... Dec 12 2015, 01:01 PM sixnotfour you need a bosch cap or better quality with brass ... Dec 12 2015, 01:05 PM boxsterfan I would drop $10 on a new cap. Dec 12 2015, 02:49 PM DBCooper
I would drop $10 on a new cap.
+4 A lot... Dec 12 2015, 03:03 PM Shadowfax Not sure if the 2.0 caps are the same as 1.7 or 1.... Dec 12 2015, 04:12 PM The Cabinetmaker I agree with sixer. Get a new cap. A Bosch cap... Dec 12 2015, 04:13 PM ripper911 I don't think I've ever noticed that piece... Dec 12 2015, 05:03 PM r_towle Get two caps, keep one in the trunk. Dec 12 2015, 05:15 PM 74ravenna Thanks all for the great advice. I will certainly ... Dec 12 2015, 05:42 PM r_towle A) what is your name and real location?
B) Northe... Dec 12 2015, 06:57 PM 74ravenna
A) what is your name and real location?
B) North... Dec 12 2015, 07:38 PM r_towle Steve, glad to meet.
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