We make a transparent distributor

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[@yogidemis8513]

Years ago my friends dad bought a clear distributor cap, he installed it on his Chevy 350 engine and we were excited to see results. It was exactly what we see here. Me being a kid at the time, I thought it was gonna light up the inside and make it glow bright. It is what it is. Still tho, I got to witness and see what many people have not and that's pretty cool, I guess!!

[@volvo09]

As a kid I used to love seeing those neon plug ends you'd often see on motorcycles. I still like to see them, brings me back.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

I havent seen the clear caps in forever. I wonder if they still make them. It was great for checking if the springs worked right and if you didnt forget the rotor lol. I cant say how many times I would forget the rotor and then wonder why it wasnt starting anymore. Derp moment 100...

[@MihaiGradin]

@Rip Roaring Garage You can still find them for some cars. One type of distributor for which it is easy to find them is the Bosch ones.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

@@MihaiGradin I can barely find them for the 460 now...Gasesti pentru Dacie?

[@Impactjunky]

Yep clear caps for old V8s are still available. I'm glad other people know this has been a thing for years. I saw the video title and was like "why didn't you just buy one?" Then I realized the engines they fit on are probably super rare there.

[@D.Jay.]

They have sold these since the 70s. Had one on my 69 mustang

[@birddub27]

yep

[@volvo09]

Neat, must have been cool at night.

[@Jawst]

Pretty useless 🤣

[@craigchiddo2794]

The mr gasket/ msd /accel ones were probably never made for the lada 4cylinder

[@FreeDrive33]

@@Jawst actually it's not. Lets say you in a mechanic shop and your engine doesnt start but that way its easier to diagnose the problem.

[@MrCaprinut]

In 80s and 90s clear Bosch rotor caps for VW beetle was very common. I think you can still get hold of those last time I've checked. Yup checked, you can still get clear, red clear, yellow clear and blue clear rotor caps from VW spcialist shop.

[@Niki-me5gv]

When they’ve made all the parts for an engine transparent, i wanna see them put them all together

[@jurajokasa834]

you just cant .....

[@yatamiata]

@@jurajokasa834 they will be able to do it there russian

[@boi5599]

at this point they should do a transparent lada lmao

[@Niki-me5gv]

@@boi5599 I support this idea

[@CasSpell]

@@boi5599 I kinda love this idea, really love this idea!!

[@bhwjrproductions]

Clear transparent distributor caps have been around for a long time I had one on an old ford I owned back around 1985. The distributor was in the front of the engine and was fun to watch.

[@tallpaul9475]

I think I remember seeing this kind of thing on the shelf at Winchester Auto, Speed Merchant, and some other speed shops, back the 80's... and I always wondered what it looked like installed and running. Thank you for doing this.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

One day, in the not so distant future, G54 will release the video simply titled "Guess What? We made a transparent Lada!" An entire car... if it can be made of lexan and be 'safe' 😉 it's lexan.

[@erigabu]

already they did a transparent lada, only the frame, engine and seat stayed "original".

[@digitalchaos1980]

With a transparent Vlad driving haha

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

@Gábor Érdi they've done the transparent head and other parts since then, and it needs revisiting to see exactly how far they can go. I mean like full lexan block, with only metal sleeves for the friction wear areas, rings, pistons, and bearings or something -stupid- scientific like that.

[@MrCaprinut]

If you shrink it you can get hold of 1:10 scale lada lexan body 😀

[@orektez]

we used to have transparent electronics too always fun to see

[@Erik_Swiger]

I want to say...probably most people doing a video like this would 3D-print a distributor cap. I love all that stuff, but I don't have a 3D printer, and don't know how to use one, etc. What I love about your videos is that you do things in a way that I would do them, that I understand, such as vacuum-molding, machining, and so on. It makes me feel encouraged to keep doing the things I do, the way that I do them. Thank you from Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA.

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

Or just order a clear one. They are available for some of the common US engines but probably not for Russian engines. However, like you said it is always interesting to see them figure out how to make stuff with the tools they have.

[@fastinradfordable]

If you survive There you can do anything

[@danielolivera4796]

Most DIY 3d printers are only able to use low temp plastics, if tou would install a 3d printed cap and leave it there it would melt. I once left a piece of 3d printed plastic inside the car on summer and it warped badly.

[@Ckcdillpickle]

3d printed transparent plastics aint very see through though, no where as much as a bottle

[@randyhammer7777]

Back in the 80's EMPI made clear distributor caps for Beetles. It looked just like the one in the video.

[@mustafaaygun9281]

this channel definetely deserves moore like subs and etc. i am an automotive engineer student and i learn so many principle abouth the cars, motors or etc. i love you thanks for all

[@marcelosanches3397]

Nice. We used to 'tune' our cars with achrilic distributors here in Brazil. Nowdays its hard to find OEM ones.

[@fragman21]

those things were all the rage back in the 90s.

[@omarcortez1280]

eBay has transparent distributor caps

[@cliftonmassey3143]

Like in 2002 I bought a clear distributor cap for my vw sand rail. There commercially available for some vehicle's.

[@felisconcolor1112]

Yes: I remember in the '80s there was a line of clear and colored transparent distributor caps for VW air- and water-cooled engines along with Chrysler's 2.2 and a couple other 4-bangers with smaller diameter caps.

[@barryphillips7327]

I want to see it run at night in the dark!! With a good ignition system the spark will jump a fair distance!!

[@gethinjones9987]

It never fails to amaze me the fabulous experiments that garage 54 comes up with 🤗 it just goes to show no mater whare you r in the world a car guy is a car guy and we love to mess around 😊

[@towrecker]

been a thing for years , Mr. Gasket sold them years ago , and I think they still do here in the states ...

[@bsrcat1]

I had one of these on my 71 vw beetle and on my 79 porsche. I bought them both at the same time... Thought it would be much cooler than it was even at night it wasn't cool 🤣. Know what is cool that I never got a chance to try was putting a neon tube in line for the spark plugs so the neon would flash every time current went through.

[@trm4life]

You guys should build a car where you use zip ties in place of bolts. I used to have a transparent cap on my 92 Integra. I liked it because it let me see all 4 cylinders firing. You can find that stuff on ebay lol

[@Erik_Swiger]

Hey, guys, maybe something you can do with this distributor cap - put a barbed hose fitting on the side, through which you can feed a stream of neon gas (and maybe make the cap semi-gas-tight if needed). The sparks in the cap should glow bright orange/red, it should work like a neon lamp. If it does, I'll bet it would look awesome. Matter of fact, you could put all kinds of different gases in the cap that would yield different colors.

[@fastinradfordable]

Nice all you need is a stream of neon gas

[@captainjerk]

SWEET! Looks cool! Thanx Vlad!

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

Used to be able to buy these puppies...Had 1 on my 396. It was even kooler at night.

[@matthewmattix]

My ford hei distributor in my 82 ford f150 has a clear cap and rotor. And I like how you are able to see it spark at night

[@randomrcp1223]

Best automotive experiment channel out there👍

[@genehunsinger3981]

I ran one on my 55 Chevy back in 1976- nothin new here.LOL

[@lilmike2710]

These were available and popular years ago. With 3d printing and other technologies available today we should still be able to aquire such parts but in much better quality.

[@jackmoorehead2036]

In the 1960s there was "Clear Spark" distributor caps on the after market. Had one on my 53 Olds 330.

[@nakayria164]

Absolutely wonderful. How about doing a coil on plug conversion and getting rid of the distributor all together.

[@googacct]

Very cool. I never realised that the rotor does not make contact when the electrodes.

[@BlackPill-pu4vi]

I remember transparent distributor caps. Very cheaply made novelty that's fun for a short time. I remember opening up a box to look at one and the shavings were still in the cap! It didn't fit perfectly like an OEM cap but it fit well enough to work.

[@raven4k998]

and then they explode and your crying🤣

[@trm4life]

I had one on my Honda, it said it was for a 95 prelude I think but it fit my 92 Integra with no issues. Was even made by the same plastic company as oem, had the same stamps on it. Only problem was over time they would crack, I assume from the heat of all the sparks, right where the pins go through the cap.

[@raven4k998]

@@trm4life yeah they didn't use the oem plastic that could handle the heat and such over time

[@NathansMoparGarage]

It would be cool to use all your see through engine parts on one engine and put it in the see through Lada you built

[@gristlevonraben]

In a car museum!

[@dodgydruid]

VW and Mini's have had transparent dizzy caps for yonks long, be interesting to see how its made as I would love one on my Reliant 3 wheel van :)

[@TheArchaicMedia]

Yep! Had a transparent blue one on my mk2 Polo

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Wow, I just suggested this yesterday. Awesome job. Is there any way to make a window in the side of an automatic or manual transmission to show how gear changes work? I know it wouldn't be easy and it would take some time. But it would definitely be great to see

[@2cute4u_doge]

Fantastic idea !, with a similar clear viscosity and lubricating fluid inside too

[@the_kombinator]

Manual would be dead easy - plexi sheet on the gear cover and some kind of light oil. Or actually, the way these guys treat it, no oil at all with an open box.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Small world. I see you on SRC and Steve Magnante videos too. And probably others.

[@GulliJ]

How about a group of ALL your best built in ONE car Beautiful body work with detailing, carbon fiber, nice paint, cool gauges, in this eternal brick body And cool wheels, welded large on rear, carbon or steel plate on front Ceramic brake, turbo based compressor, inline 6 or v4 motor built from you, transparent oil man, transparent cover, and now distributor ! That's could be THE 54 awesome car !

[@nijonijo2934]

I like how they clarify that is Just SODA

[@SparxI0]

You mean they DON'T use cocaine to cure super glue in Russia?? lol

[@manolisgoniotakis2388]

Very cool work gyus, keep going.

[@moefuggerr2970]

Can buy those clear caps. Mr. Gasket makes some.

[@elaineinmaine7971]

That's so amazing Great Mod idea

[@barrelracer318]

Simple, but still awesome.

[@NeillWylie]

Outstanding video!

[@richardbriansmith8562]

That was absolutely Awesome and AWESOME Video

[@Hendreh1]

Thank you guys

[@miketee2444]

I can appreciate CDI ignition and the much hotter spark of newer vehicles but I can promise if complete reliability is needed I'm still liking points and condenser. If it isn't firing then get the sandpaper and fix it. True they don't like much spark plug gap but it will get the job done.

[@rick343]

You can find them on Amazon right now, been available for a long time.

[@honkie247]

A few companies in the sixties marketed clear distributor caps for popular V8 engines.

[@sdrake74]

Nice video!!!! Good job garage 54!!!!

[@vanpenguin22]

Transparent caps were a thing in the 70's. You can still get them from Jegs. Classic 8 cyl, point type is around $40.

[@jordanrider8866]

I'm from England My name's Jordan Rider and I love your KZbin videos there amazing thank you bro ♥️♥️♥️♥️!!!!!

[@milandjuric3119]

This should be available as an aftermarket option for every car

[@Rob-fc9wg]

These things were available 50 years ago, along with flashing plug leads. It's s been many, many years since distributors went the way of the dinosaurs.

[@projectdirtbikes]

Really neat!

[@Sctronic209]

That’s really cool.

[@donaldhoot7741]

VGG calls them a "lightning whirler", I guess he is right! Great video!

[@PhonePhreak3z]

Really cool video guys!

[@the_kombinator]

These days it seems almost ridiculous that so many mechanical components were in excellent alignment to produce a spark for the mixture. I just replaced a coil on my dad's 2011 Civic and we had a conversation about it - he remembers setting points and adjusting the dwell angle, etc. I still have several cars that use this system, a couple under MSD - THAT would be a treat to see, an MSD 6AL giving 40,000v to a spark plug ;)

[@sweet65mustang]

I came here to say that someone was making transparent caps back in the 80's. I vaguely silence someone having one but I never saw it in the dark.

[@Z69Silveraydoe]

I had a bunch of the clear distributor caps for my small block Chevys and learned to keep a good performance cap and rotor with me to get me home or till my dumb self gets another clear cap.

[@Mr_Meowingtons]

they legit make clear distributor cap

[@greggv8]

I'd make a silicone mold from the cap then break out the metal parts to put in the mold, then cast a new cap in clear epoxy.

[@bullzye101]

awesome stuff very interesting guys .. big thumbs up

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

👌😂👍I call that a success! Now I would love to see a whole car, engine and driveline made out of plastic! That would be awesome!

[@TheJSR111]

perfect translation

[@karthiktiwari]

great enginering, remind me the old SS80 in my childhood

[@lesklower7281]

What a great experiment oneif your best

[@AlexR_44]

Good stuff.

[@fester73666]

Very cool guys 😎👍

[@majordisappointment8692]

Nice project what about a transparent mechanical fuel pump could that be done. Thanks for the video

[@1marcelfilms]

I wish i could find a transparent distributor for my car. I hate non stock cars but i could make an exception for this one

[@LionWithTheLamb]

You can still get clear distributor caps "fairly" easily for small block Chevrolet engines in the United States.

[@jasondunken]

Enjoy you videos, and I'm sure you made this because you guys love seeing if you can make stuff. For those at home that want to experience this in person, if you have a car with a distributor, clear distributor caps have been around for decades.

[@tra-viskaiser8737]

It looks so much like the bottom of a soda bottle... lol

[@jamesblinzler7421]

Very cool

[@fastcars1173]

Been using these on Chevy's since the 90's.

[@truckermppovdriver2298]

full trasparent engine

[@northwestmountainbikeaddic6874]

MSD makes clear distributor caps for Hondas

[@JuanSe2691]

EMPI still sells translucent dizzy caps for VWs

[@lexloose2112]

So surprised that worked, I grew up in the 70/80s and many nightmares with dizzy caps. No super glue etc then.

[@jonb4667]

I love your channel, could you make a video of a VW 1.6 motor and crank using 1.8 pistons which are shorter just to see what would happen with power figures? If possible thanks

[@talkntrash]

I was really hoping to see the lighting rods of Zeus in that distributor cap. Still neat though.

[@KristoferBrozio]

Now that's cool...

[@amplify3735]

this is very cool

[@jaredalexander3403]

you can get clear caps for the vintage vw i have one its pretty cool but not as good as the og cap

[@GulliJ]

Very nice ! And...one cylinder does not light correctly, sound good from video but clearly low low spark.

[@yaxeldavid]

I believe tha we enough effort, this guys will make a transparent everything on a car. Maybe an engine or most of it

[@grugbug4313]

Solid! Top KEK! Peace be with you.

[@crazyjoe1952]

Wow and I did the same all hand made no 3 D printed for me plus my fursuits are all animatronic no 3 D their as well all hand crafted.

[@thomasbradley4868]

That was cool 😎 👌

[@jameshimself1018]

I converted my 91 niva to electronic ignition. Big upgrade, no more wet points

[@the_kombinator]

I did the same to my 87 Pony - Used the guts from an Excel distributor, but truth be told, I didn't notice a difference in reliability. I never had problems with the points.

[@HrLBolle]

some time in the coming years they'll have a complete transparent car engine and all

[@Wolfiecolada]

i like these see through vids

[@aaronsuchy8852]

Looks just like the thumbnail! LOL

[@-m-kryptyk105]

I have one of those on my car right now lol

[@bobbarker4601]

Already made these!! But nice video!!

[@ojonasar]

Never even thought of that, but then again, I haven’t driven a petrol car for 19 years.

[@robertforget6369]

thats pretty cool

[@federalagenciesarecourtesans]

I want my engine compartment dresses up with cartoon characters, animaniacs, Daffy Duck, Mickey Mouse, and the rest of the funny farm.

[@SamDru]

I want my engine bay full of ponies

[@mesco8200]

Used to be off the shelf part for classic mini. Pointless but cool, 👍🏻

[@jerryb1234]

I was thinking that a see-through cap had surly already been made on a professional-level, but this was the first time I've actually seen one,😁👍, great job guys, and thanks for sharing,

[@johngillon6969]

dont think you see any of them because now days they have electronic ignition. uses a bulb that you can't see if it lights or not. I hate electronic any thing. guess i was raised by coyotes in new mexico and that shaped my world outlook.

[@Smokeythefox415]

Hey can you guys try mineral oil in the cooling system?

[@volkswagenation]

Yes I would like to see this as well. The cooling capacity of oil is only about half that of water. So that only meant more radiators!

[@emilschw8924]

Next up - transparent carburettor 👍

[@YansenHaryanto4547]

video suggestion for you guys.. what if we add torque converter on manual transmission? in this configuration: ENGINE -> clutch -> torque converter -> trans.

[@pablorr71]

Por lo que veo allí cuanto mejor chispa mas se adelanta y cuando menos mas se atrasa. Entre una buena chispa y una mala hay mucha diferencia en grados de avance