67 distributor cap

[Joseph M.]

I have a NOS cap that reads Delco Remy Patent 2769047, no R. Would this cap be correct for my 67 427 390? If not what would be the correct application? Any value? TX.

[Gene M.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

Joe,
it should read Delco Remy Patent Pending, no R

[Ronald L.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

IIRC...69 - 72 or thereabouts, you have to be careful its not a repo which has some real subtle differences down by the window area.

[Joseph M.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

I don't think it's a repro as I probably purchased it 25 plus years ago. I was hoping it would be a fit for my 67. Maybe I'll try and sell it and then look for a correct cap. Any idea on value?

[Ronald L.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

Been there done that, check the auction site, I'll have to look back at my email archive I know someone local that had some of these reconditioned. I remember him telling me how back then with little cash they'd adjust the rotor and clean the terminals in the cap with dremels.

[Paul O.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

Joe

What you may have is a real cap I have seen only a few about 20 maybe more of this style with patent number and no R. Do not know if they were installed at the factory but it is known as a possible service replacement cap of the era. It was part of the cap progression as a patent was approved (Patent Pending no R, Patent Number no R, Patent Pending R and then Patent Number R). Just take a very close look where the R would be to make sure no one has removed it. If I saw this cap on a 67 thru 68 I could accept it as a correct cap. I do not think the cap should be rejected as it could have been installed. At least you could argue any deduction taken with the judging team and or the Team leader. Now this is my opinion and a few others and you the saying.

Pau 18046

[Fred Y.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

Joe , now that they are available from various supply houses , the originals may be worth less but certainly worth keeping. As long as the cap without the R the judges should be fine with that--------I was on a buying binge for those about 8+ yrs ago & have a few. They are out there. Use them for judging & then go out & get yourself a cap with nice copper inners.

[Joseph M.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

Thanks everyone for the responses. I will probably use the cap on my 67 and hopefully get no deduct.

[Gene M.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

Joe, you will be disappointed. The usage of patent pending caps extends into the 68 model year production. A knowledgeable judge will not pass it.

[Lyndon S.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

I have a NOS cap, with a small H Delco Remy R patent 2769047 what would be the correct application years with this on it?

[Paul O.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

Lyndon

This cap thing can get some people in trouble with exact statements. I would expect the cap you have as early to mid 1972 thru 1974 others may have a different opinion but there is no firm or exact date that is written in stone.


Paul 18046

[Paul O.]

Re: 67 distributor cap

Joe, you will be disappointed. The usage of patent pending caps extends into the 68 model year production. A knowledgeable judge will not pass it.

Gene

There were 2 versions of the Patent Numbered caps a Non "R" made in the 60's and one with an "R" made in the 70's and Joe has the non "R" one. I have seen these on original gm cars and at swap meets for sale they are not as prevalent as Patend Pending caps but they were used. So for me I could buy off on it because there is the possibility of this cap being used and installed at production.

Paul 18046