tiltawhirl Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) went to radio shack bought some 30 gauge wire for about 5 bucks cut how many u need and twist the end. then i super glued the end i let it dry for about 2 hours i drilled out the distributor. i would of drilled out 7 small hole but i messed it up lol then put the wire in each hole or what i did drill a big hole and glue them in i also take the coating off and wrap around a needle and u can make linkage for your carbs hope u guys enjoy this is my first tips on the forum Edited November 16, 2012 by tiltawhirl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scuderia Posted November 16, 2012 I did a quick search in the forum and ran across this.. Good idea on the twist and glue.thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest G Holding Posted November 17, 2012 I would rather go MAD.......thanks Kris! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scuderia Posted November 17, 2012 I would rather go MAD.......thanks Kris! I have as well, they're nice yes. But in a quick pinch other ideas aren't bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiltawhirl Posted November 17, 2012 well no more tips from me then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest G Holding Posted November 17, 2012 still comes down to drilling...I cannot do that every time..R&M or MAD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatkidd Posted November 17, 2012 well no more tips from me then good to see you back, derek...haven't seen you around here in a bit. don't get discouraged by some of the folks on here. Its a great tip for those that are looking for a way to make a distributor or need one in a "pinch". thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaleb Posted November 18, 2012 I haven't bought a "med" distributor yet. I like new ways of working with what I have. Not everyone has money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southpier Posted November 18, 2012 .... I like new ways of working with what I have. .... that's what modeling is all about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest G Holding Posted November 18, 2012 I haven't bought a "med" distributor yet. I like new ways of working with what I have. Not everyone has money. And I am as cheap as they come....last time I went shopping for drill bits...I can get one predrilled cap for less than the drill bit cost. I have used the R&M caps for years..3 for $5.00, and look real vs 1 big hole.When I used to try and drill...usually took 45 min or so.Add a couple of broken drills.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest G Holding Posted November 18, 2012 well no more tips from me then WHY ? Hurt feelings? C'mon man...your tip is valid, just can be done better. I did that style years ago, and have learned a lot here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted November 18, 2012 Check out Fatkidd's 2nd generation distributors. Very cool. I believe he sells them for $3.00. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiltawhirl Posted November 19, 2012 i haven't been building long about 3 months or so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtx6970 Posted November 19, 2012 personally I try make everything in house if I can. ( I tend to be something of a tightwad ) my problem has been being able to see the dist cap to drill it, having stuck the mini drill into my finger a few times,,,,,,,,I started buying the done MAD dist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W-409 Posted November 19, 2012 Thanx for the tip! Just what I need, since I don't like to afford to those Pre Wired distributors. I would need them maybe more than 10 in one year, man that would take my all modeling budget! Now I use Scale Dreams wire, but it's not very easy to get, I mean that the posting costs.... Needs to look if I can find that kind of wire somewhere. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted November 19, 2012 Niko - check ebay for kynar wire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plasticfrog Posted November 25, 2012 I have been doing this for years its a easy way to do it and if you know how to place the wires it does look real. I know because i have won first place several time using this technet GREAT TIP!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndersE Posted January 3, 2013 Great tip, must try it. Gettin prewired distributors cost to much in Europe, at least for my modeling budget. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
