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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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HP rotor & Cap

After just a couple of thousand miles on a new engine, I notice quite a bit of corrosion on the cap and rotor. Is there a HP model for these? possibly made of a different material for the high energy system?

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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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I have OE brass rotor and contacts. I notice they have a cap with aluminum contacts. Would that be better?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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Hi, glad you're driving and not the other so much. I have always tried to get the brass contacts myself, but have had no problems with either. Only stock ignitions though. I have had the aluminum contacts get a lot of oxidation and still perform well, same with the brass. Are you experiencing performance issues, or just concerned about seeing the oxidation?OBCB
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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OBC!!

Hey, dude! I saw you asking about the piston issue, and haven't a clue.

It's starting to idle a bit rough, barely noticeable, but there.

I still need to swap out the lifters and the t/gears...ticking and knocking is driving me wacko, and I was nearly there already!!

Good luck with the piston thing. I'm working on the aritcle ... not sure which way it's going to go yet.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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a little wd40 will prevent that and it won't interfer with the ignition components.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Hey thanks. As you well know 1 problem at a time. HA HA as if they come that way. Don't blame you for being sensative to every little anything at this point. Shows good character. I can't wait for the article, also saw your request for an interview of a well respected contributor. Good luck,lots of good to come from all of this. I've never heard of this use for WD40, but then I have'nt heard everything----yet. Just let the fumes disapate before firing it up, it will go pop. First hand oops!OBCB
 
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