Where can I get a replacement distributor cap for my Indian 841? The cap that fits the Scout and Chief will not work on the Autolite distributor on the 841.
I talked with a tech support person at Autolite who told me that the company does not keep any historical archives and that the Autolite brand has been owned by so many companies that there is no longer any connection to its historical roots.
The problem with the cap is that the rotor became loose and damaged one of the sparkplug wire contact posts inside the cap. A prior owner had cobbled up a ghastly looking fix with solder and steel wire, but this clearly is not the answer.
A machinist might be able to cut off the damaged post and drill and tap the remaining stub. Then a replacement post could be fabricated that would screw into the base. Maybe I should take this to a dentist who specializes in doing crowns?
I would be willing to pay for a batch of replacement caps to be -- if any such person exists. There must be other 841 owners who would like to have a replacement cap or two for their machines.
Does anyone have a suggestion of how I might solve the distributor cap dilemma – and still keep the bike correct?
I talked with a tech support person at Autolite who told me that the company does not keep any historical archives and that the Autolite brand has been owned by so many companies that there is no longer any connection to its historical roots.
The problem with the cap is that the rotor became loose and damaged one of the sparkplug wire contact posts inside the cap. A prior owner had cobbled up a ghastly looking fix with solder and steel wire, but this clearly is not the answer.
A machinist might be able to cut off the damaged post and drill and tap the remaining stub. Then a replacement post could be fabricated that would screw into the base. Maybe I should take this to a dentist who specializes in doing crowns?
I would be willing to pay for a batch of replacement caps to be -- if any such person exists. There must be other 841 owners who would like to have a replacement cap or two for their machines.
Does anyone have a suggestion of how I might solve the distributor cap dilemma – and still keep the bike correct?
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