PLATE ENGINE TIMING DODGE
Distributor cap engine
Large cap 3-3/8" diameter
Distributor cap for the ignition distributor of military Dodge engines. This 'large cap' version with a diameter of 3-3/8 inches (86 mm) is standard on WWII Dodge WC vehicles and was also used on post-war Dodge Power Wagons with the same engine specifications.
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Type Large cap with 1" positioning notch |
Diameter 3-3/8" (86 mm) |
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Material Bakelite/Phenolic |
Application WWII Dodge WC ignition system |
Features
- Large cap version with 3-3/8" diameter
- 1 inch positioning notch for correct installation
- Bakelite construction with high voltage contacts
- Suitable for 6-cylinder flathead engines
- Improved resistance to electrical breakdown
- Compatible with original and electronic ignitions
★ Essential component of the ignition system that distributes high voltage from the coil to the correct spark plug at the right moment. The large cap version offers improved insulation and reliability.
Installation notes
Fit the cap with the positioning notch correctly aligned on the distributor housing. Check contacts for corrosion or damage before installation. Ensure all spark plug leads and the coil lead click securely into the contacts.
Compatibility
This distributor cap is specific to the 'large cap' distributor. Two sizes exist: the small cap (smaller) and this large cap (3-3/8"). Check your existing cap before ordering — the diameter is crucial for correct fitment.
Historical context
The 6V ignition systems of WWII Dodge lorries were largely based on civilian components from Auto-Lite and Chrysler, with in some cases a splash-proof shield beneath the rotor. This 'large cap' type was fitted as standard on the robust T214 and T223 flathead engines.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
