Topic: 9 finger glove (Read 4842 times)

Oz · « **on:** December 01, 2009, 11:50:30 »

Hay guys do any of you know where i can find and buy the illusive 9 finger glove to cover a v8's dizzy/dizzy cap. I know of it existence just can find one any where

TDi90 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 01, 2009, 11:54:23 »

bubble wrap and about 1/20th of the price.

Oz · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2009, 13:02:22 »

hmm sounds like a plan but will not just pop due to heat?

V8MoneyPit · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2009, 13:13:31 »

There was someone a few years back who made these, wasn't there? Used to see them at the shows. But can't remember who it was. I'll tax the brain a bit more and try to recall.

I never had a real problem with my V8. I used good quality HT leads with nicely fitting rubber boots, then a tiny smear of grease around the bottom of the cap before fitting it. That worked pretty well. Then, I also used motorcycle chain grease, available in aerosol cans, sprayed over the cap and the ends of the leads. Never had any trouble ever again.

If you have electric fans, make sure you have an over ride switch so you can turn them off when wading. It stops the fans spraying water all over the electrics.

dxmedia · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2009, 13:43:41 »

Can't remeber what it's called, but you can get a waterproofing spray. It leaves behind a thin plasi-coat, put your leads on, make sure that all moisture is out, then spray all over. Used to use the stuff on my crosser and it was supurb.

dxmedia · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2009, 13:45:03 »

Holts damp start - that's the stuff.

paul_humphreys · « **Reply #6 on:** December 01, 2009, 16:52:52 »

A man down at Shrewsbury did make them. If I can find his email address I will PM it over.

Paul

V8MoneyPit · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2009, 17:17:05 »

Just found this.

A bit pricy though.

Oz · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2009, 17:36:19 »

Y thank you for the email will try him....and thank yo money pit but u r right tis bit pricey but it is coil as well

Oz · « **Reply #9 on:** December 01, 2009, 17:54:55 »

Cheers guys. pal humpherys man has come replyed and he can do em for £20 sorterd

thank you all so much

carbore · « **Reply #10 on:** December 01, 2009, 18:01:13 »

I thought sillicone sealer (like your bathroom stuff) was the way to go? (not so stikcy is permenent)

paul_humphreys · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2009, 18:30:22 »

Quote from: V8MoneyPit on December 01, 2009, 17:17:05

Just found this.

A bit pricy though.

The problem with those ones is if you get wd40 on them they just dissolve!!

Paul

Oz · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2009, 18:45:19 »

well thank you i have oreded one from him. so we shall see how it goes... hopefully wont need to put wd-40 on it now proberly pack it with grease :)

Thank you very much

auf_wiedersehen_pet · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2009, 20:17:48 »

Quote from: V8MoneyPit on December 01, 2009, 13:13:31

I also used motorcycle chain grease, available in aerosol cans, sprayed over the cap and the ends of the leads. Never had any trouble ever again.

I did that - works really well until you come to swap the leads - what a sticky mess!!

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burgerman · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2009, 23:47:25 »

I think i may be a tad late in replying :( I had a rubberised cap on my V8 disco, Worst thing i ever fitted, all it did was condensated up inside and caused a bigger misfire than before :lol:, As stated above, good quality leads, caps ect, and 2 breathers from the bottom of the dizzy housing. and yes a good lasing of antiwater spray type solution, worked a treat for me :dance:

Wd40 will disintegrate the blue covers turning them into sticky mush

sorry to sound negative, just my experiences ;)

Oz · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2009, 23:53:55 »

well ill see how it goes noffin else i have tried has worked lol....... any pages you have for doing this breather set up?

landmannnn · « **Reply #16 on:** December 02, 2009, 19:35:35 »

Quote from: V8MoneyPit on December 01, 2009, 13:13:31

There was someone a few years back who made these, wasn't there? Used to see them at the shows. But can't remember who it was. I'll tax the brain a bit more and try to recall.

It was someone called www.tufftoys4x4.co.uk. Don't seem to be around any more though. They aren't very durable as the others have mentioned, black outdoor frame sealant from the likes of Screwfix is just as good.

Disco-andy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 02, 2009, 20:58:36 »

I rember some one using half a coke bottle, can't rebmer which size but one fits over cap snug then has 8/10 bumps in the bottom to put leads up through. Dose then need some sealling up.

Can then use the other half for the coil.

Lord Shagg-Pyle · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2009, 09:52:43 »

When I first saw the title of this post, I was going to suggest going to some of the more remote parts of The Fens would be a good place to look.

Oz · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2009, 13:06:22 »

lol :clap:

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #20 on:** December 24, 2009, 17:43:10 »

I saw one on E-ABy yesterday. Mine's in the bin though, it rotted very quickly.

muddyjames · « **Reply #21 on:** December 25, 2009, 07:38:58 »

Yup. They are in most shops. Tesco, local corner shop etc and cost about 90p. They are usually on display as Marrigolds or washing up gloves. Normally come in yellow. :lol:

Chop the finger tips off, shove cables through top of fingers, cable tie the tops closed around the cable, cable tie the wrist bit over the cap. You will even have a finger spare. Jobs a gooden and lasts for about a year before perishing.

hairyasswelder · « **Reply #22 on:** December 25, 2009, 18:21:19 »

Quote from: muddyjames on December 25, 2009, 07:38:58

Yup. They are in most shops. Tesco, local corner shop etc and cost about 90p. They are usually on display as Marrigolds or washing up gloves. Normally come in yellow. :lol:

Chop the finger tips off, shove cables through top of fingers, cable tie the tops closed around the cable, cable tie the wrist bit over the cap. You will even have a finger spare. Jobs a gooden and lasts for about a year before perishing.

?????? who the chuff has 9 fingered marrigolds???? Sellafield Tesco express :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

V8- 8 plug leads and 1 coil lead = 9

Great idea for a 4 cyl tho ;)

muddyjames · « **Reply #23 on:** December 25, 2009, 18:58:44 »

they come in packs of 2 so 2 5 fingered gloves = 1 finger spare. :-)

Smego · « **Reply #24 on:** December 27, 2009, 13:09:23 »

Quote from: Oz on December 01, 2009, 11:50:30

Hay guys do any of you know where i can find and buy the illusive 9 finger glove to cover a v8's dizzy/dizzy cap. I know of it existence just can find one any where

Try a hardware shop in Cornwall there is a lot of interbreeding down there..... :lol:

redhand · « **Reply #25 on:** December 27, 2009, 13:38:36 »

Or just fit 2 leads in each finger fill with silicone sealant and leave to set

LiftedDisco · « **Reply #26 on:** December 27, 2009, 16:37:08 »

Slightly lateral view - but I know of a chap who swears by Chain Wax...available from any motorcycle shop.

He was running a V8 bobtail for ages and it seemed to go through anything... time after time after time...

Just a thought....

redhand · « **Reply #27 on:** December 27, 2009, 16:42:56 »

Quote from: LiftedDisco on December 27, 2009, 16:37:08

Slightly lateral view - but I know of a chap who swears by Chain Wax...available from any motorcycle shop.

He was running a V8 bobtail for ages and it seemed to go through anything... time after time after time...

Just a thought....

Hi that might work gets a bit runny when it's hot though.

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #28 on:** December 28, 2009, 12:52:12 »

I use white grease if I have to. I found it more reliable than the glove which will eventually leak and then becomes more toruble than it's worth.

If you really need that much sealing then you have to worry about the bottom of the dizzy and the seal around the cap before worrying about water washing inside the cpas on each lead.

Buy decent leads, grease or waxoil them, fit a splashgaurd made from a drinks bottle, don't drive through water like a hooligan. Works for me.

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