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  • Ralph S.
    Expired
    • February 1, 1985
    • 935

    Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

    What year Corvette uses this cap (it does not have copper contacts)
  • Dick W.
    Former NCRS Director Region IV
    • June 30, 1985
    • 10483

    #2
    Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

    1972 and prior to ??
    Dick Whittington

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    • Michael M.
      Very Frequent User
      • February 1, 1993
      • 604

      #3
      Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

      I have the Delco-Remy Patent Pending "R" cap going back to 1969. The Delco-Remy Patent Pending "R" cap came in copper, brass, and aluminum terminals.

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      • Dick W.
        Former NCRS Director Region IV
        • June 30, 1985
        • 10483

        #4
        Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

        Go's back prior to '69. At least '68 if not earlier
        Dick Whittington

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        • Ralph S.
          Expired
          • February 1, 1985
          • 935

          #5
          Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

          What is a used one worth

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          • Michael M.
            Very Frequent User
            • February 1, 1993
            • 604

            #6
            Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

            Ralph, I hate to put it this way but, the caps are worth what someone will pay for them. I sell my used caps on the level of condition. The range is from $75-$125 for a used cap. NOS caps are in a different price range.

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            • Paul O.
              Frequent User
              • August 31, 1990
              • 1716

              #7
              Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

              Ralph

              I agree with Mike used caps value is like real-estate except it is called condition,condition,condition. You can go to swap meets and find them at all pricing levels I personally have purchased them as low as .50 cents and have seen fair condition ones at $100 but in great condition or all most NOS new in the box condition for $150 is typical.

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              • Grahame M.
                Very Frequent User
                • November 7, 2011
                • 225

                #8
                Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

                I'm slowly trying to get my car back to "as original" as possible and was wondering who sells the most accurate replacement cap for a 69' L68? It's difficult when i live in Oz.

                Cheers

                Grahame
                69 427 Tri-Power 4 Speed
                Black on Black

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                • Paul O.
                  Frequent User
                  • August 31, 1990
                  • 1716

                  #9
                  Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

                  Grahame

                  The only cap being reproduced is the Patent Pending non-"R" cap it is a very good reproduction but a good judge can pick out as a reproduction. Some member sell caps through the Drive Line and the cost varies by the member. The other choice is to attend swap meets and find a good condition used cap or a new one in the box prices vary but one can still find deals anywhere from a $1 and as high priced as $300 or more. If you have a member friend in the states that can shop for you that could be an alternative solution.

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                  • George J.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • March 1, 1999
                    • 775

                    #10
                    Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

                    Grahame,
                    I just ordered a cap and rotor (extended copper tip) from K & B Products, and it made a positive difference in the way the car runs. You can order their products from Paragon, but you need to specify that they are coming from K & B. The cap was the non-"R" type, but with Patent Pending. See Paul's post above. I plan on having at least one spare set of cap and rotor from them around for future use.

                    George

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                    • Bob D.
                      NCRS Shipping Data Report Manager
                      • April 30, 1996
                      • 788

                      #11
                      Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

                      Depending on where you live, you can find the patent pending R distributor caps in junk yards. I found several in good condition at junk yards in California and Texas.

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                      • Ralph S.
                        Expired
                        • February 1, 1985
                        • 935

                        #12
                        Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

                        What is the R for after Patent Pending

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                        • Dick W.
                          Former NCRS Director Region IV
                          • June 30, 1985
                          • 10483

                          #13
                          Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

                          Mo' from Ralphie
                          Attached Files
                          Dick Whittington

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                          • Paul O.
                            Frequent User
                            • August 31, 1990
                            • 1716

                            #14
                            Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

                            Ralph

                            That subject would open a can of worms there are varying opinions of what the "R" stands for. Some folk are of the opinion that it is for registered trade mark and others think it stands for a change to a different resistor type ignition system. I am in the 2nd group the "R" is also on the boxes for both the Cap and Rotor such as D-308R and D-425R that is why I feel it is not a trade mark rather a change in the ignition system. Hope that helps.

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                            • Ken A.
                              Very Frequent User
                              • July 31, 1986
                              • 929

                              #15
                              Re: Delco Distributor cap patent pending R

                              Originally posted by Paul Oslansky (18046)
                              Ralph

                              That subject would open a can of worms there are varying opinions of what the "R" stands for. Some folk are of the opinion that it is for registered trade mark and others think it stands for a change to a different resistor type ignition system. I am in the 2nd group the "R" is also on the boxes for both the Cap and Rotor such as D-308R and D-425R that is why I feel it is not a trade mark rather a change in the ignition system. Hope that helps.
                              I think if you cut open both caps that you will see you are correct.

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