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Engine wiring, etc ...
Posted by Archer1 on Monday, June 30, 2003 12:55 PM
Hi -

Sorry if this is old stuff, but haven't really built too many cars since I was a kid, mostly do modern jets, do I have a few questions.

I'd like to have the same level of detail on car models as I do on my jets, so the first thing that comes to mind are ignition wires. I can use a pin vise to drill holes in the engine block where the spark plugs should be and glue in the end of the "wire" but then there is the distributer end. On 1/24 and 1/25 cars, that distributer cap is awfully small to drill nine holes in, even with a pin vise. Is that the only way of doing it?

While we're on the subject. I've seen some highly detailed carbs on models. I know there are very talented folks out there, but I can't believe they actually carve the venturies and jets by hand. Are there any aftermarket resin replacements for these items? Naturally Holley double pumpers/dominators come to mind.

Thanks

Archer out.
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Posted by eaglecentral on Monday, June 30, 2003 1:51 PM
From my experience, nine holes and pin vise is the way to go, however, another plan is to drill one larger hole in the center and put all the wires in there. Some of the aftermarket products use exactly this method. In a large measure, it depends upon where the distributor is located. In some cases, the distributor will never be seen. Obviously, go for the large hole. Otherwise, get out the pin vise, the magifier, the tweezers and take your time.

Tom
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Posted by Archer1 on Monday, June 30, 2003 2:53 PM
Tom -

Thanks, I was afraid some one was going to say that, :( .

Archer out.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 30, 2003 9:07 PM
Archer, for your Holley carbs try Model Car Garage. they have beautiful carbs for $3.99. Go to the link below:

http://www.modelcargarage.com/mcg_display_item.cfm?m=901

They may also have pre-drilled distributors.

Glenn
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 30, 2003 10:47 PM
Archer, try out the link below. I was looking over their stuff and found pre-drilled distributors. Scroll down or browse for the distributors. they've got 'em in all sorts of colors.

http://detailmaster.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+

Glenn
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Posted by Wingman_kz on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 1:48 AM
Someone was talking about these great resin Holley carbs they had gotten recently on another forum. Several of the others there had used them and liked them also. Soon as I can find out who made them I'll get back to you here.

Also, you can buy pre-wired distributor caps but I don't have a link to those either at the moment Sad [:(] but I know they're out there.

Model Car Garage does have a lot of nice stuff.

            

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Posted by dubix88 on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 7:50 AM
HEY,
Do detailmaster.com and modelcargarage.com provide instructions on how to assemble and place the parts and accessories you buy from them? I dont know much about engines.

Randy
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Posted by Archer1 on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 12:25 PM
glheald -

Thanks for those links !!!
WOW ! :) That's some really cool stuff, exactly what I was looking for!

The wife is NOT going to be happy, ;) .

dubix -
As I haven't ordered any of this stuff, (YET), all I can say is that most of the aircraft detail sets do some with instructions, these would depend on the part you order. There's really only one way to put the carb on the manifold! That being said, again speaking from my aircraft experience, if you're going into that level of detail, a lot of your info is going to come from the real thing. Cars are easier to find than jets, you can go to local speed shops and find out where the shows are, or just get a hot rod mag or two, and that will show you how the real ones look, and so, where the atermarket parts go.

Archer out.


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Posted by dubix88 on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 4:34 PM
HEY,
Yea i know. What i mean is that i went there and saw some things that came in like ten different parts or went withother things you buy from them like seat belts and such.

Randy
THATS MY VOTE "If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." -Dave Barry In the words of the great Larry the Cable Guy, "GIT-R-DONE!!!"
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Posted by midnightprowler on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 11:27 PM
Archer, there are aftermarket options for distributors and carbs. Send me your email, and I'll send you some links.
Lee

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  • From: Norfolk,Va
Posted by wasjr on Sunday, August 17, 2003 10:43 PM
For prewired distributers try
Kevin his email
KEDtoys@grm.net
he makes/sells prewired 4-8 cyl distrutors
at prices so low you will not believe it
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