Cap for Delco 659B Distributor?

[RoadsterRich]

I've checked with a couple of places for a distributor cap for my Delco 659B distributor (yes I finally got the RIGHT one for the car so we don't have to keep trying to figure out the old AutoLite!). The local family owned parts place got me plugs, wires, odds and ends, rotor, points (2 sets, its a dual point distributor) and a condensor. They tried but had no luck with the distributor cap. I called one place that has it but was quoted $125, I have no clue if that is a fair price, but since I only paid $125 for the distributor with a used (but if need be useable) cap it seemed wise to shop around first.<P>Here is a picture of the cap:<P><IMG SRC=http://www.1930Chrysler77.com/pics/dcap1.jpg><P>Thanks!<P>Rich

[ronbarn]

Did you check with Ben McAdam, 304-242-3388, Wheeling, WV. I've bought a few ignition components from him, including a fairly rare distributor cap and his prices are "reasonable".

[Guest stude8]

Rich:<BR>Well I should have looked closer at your photo it was a bit dark and when I checked the books tonight I discovered you have a 6 cyl car. Who would have thought a 1930 Imperial 80 was not a big 8? You have a double jeopardy, a rare car and a limited application distributor cap it seems. I will list the OEM and aftermarket numbers if they might help in your search. I don't have any 6cyl covered caps at this time.<BR>Your 859B type system was used on Auburn and Reo besides the Chrysler 80.<BR>Cap# OEM = 824987 Cover# 820133<BR>also listed as 814541 or 823294.<BR>Guaranteed#= RI-73<BR>KEM# = 1462<BR>Niehoff# = RR78<BR>Shurhit# =IC-10<BR>Rotor# OEM = 820445<BR>Guaranteed# = DR-2<BR>KEM# = 1270<BR>Niehoff# = DR13<BR>Shurhit# = ID-10<BR>Points are OEM 813238 Arm; 820598 Upper Cont.<BR>820558 Lower Cont.<BR>The arms and lower cont are the same as GM into the fifties so they are easy to find. My early Chrysler history is weak, I have two very lo mile 1978 New Yorkers that I use only from May to October on sunny days.<BR>John (Stude8)

[ply33]

I am surprised that you are giving OEM (Chrysler?) numbers that are in the 800000 range. The highest numbers for 1933 Plymouths are in the 610000 range. It seems unlikely that the 800000 range was used on another Chrysler Corp car three years before mine was built.<P>In 1933 most ignition parts I don't even show a Chrysler Corp. number in my parts book: The book has a "United Motors Service" section with Delco-Remy numbers for the ignition.<P>I wonder if these numbers were assigned later after Chrysler dropped Delco-Remy in favor of AutoLite....

[Guest stude8]

Rich:<BR>That cap looks a lot like that used in 1931 Studebaker with 658 distributor. There are a lot subtle differances with the wring order exits on those covered caps. I have even found application errors in some catalogs where they called out one thata fit the distributor but wires to plugs on the front half faced to the rear and vice versa. I have a few caps in that era and will check the exact application for you. If I have a right one it won't be Duesenberg priced.<BR>Stude8 (johns@lowrey.com)

[Guest stude8]

To 33plymouth:<BR>The OEM refers to Delco the company that made the distributor. All ignition parts catalogs use the OEM numbers as the basis for interchange.<BR>Guaranteed, KEM, Shurhit, Niehoff were all the big time suppliers in the 1930's. All their catalogs have a cross refer section that use Delco, Remy (They were separate companies then),North East, Autolite, ETC OEM numbers. They seldom used auto manufacturer part numbers at that time. <BR>Stude8

[Guest]

I assume that you have the correct new cap?<BR>Dan