Distributor Cap for 1957-1962 Ford Taunus & More - Standard Ignition GB-402

$28.99

Standard Ignition Distributor Cap GB-402

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Part number: GB-402

UPC: 091769013905

Condition: New

Weight: 0.39 LBS

Item Package Quantity: 1

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Standard Ignition Distributor Cap P/N:GB-402

$28.99

Description

Send high-voltage ignition energy where it belongs with the Standard Ignition Distributor Cap GB-402, which carries spark from the spinning rotor out to each spark plug wire terminal. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1957-1962 Ford Taunus, 1954-1965 Volkswagen Beetle and 1956-1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.

Quality control from start to finish: Standard Ignition is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products and keeps quality control across the whole process, from componentry through the finished product.
Reinforced cap body: Made of high dielectric strength, glass/mineral reinforced polyester resin, designed for less carbon tracking and greater resistance to electrical breakdown.
Research-backed design: Draws on decades of Standard Ignition research and development in distributor caps and rotors.

Over time a distributor cap can crack, build up carbon tracks inside the body, or develop corroded terminals, which may let spark leak to ground or jump to the wrong terminal. If a worn cap is behind misfires, hard starting or rough running, GB-402 is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a distributor cap do?

It houses the terminals that carry high voltage from the ignition coil, through the spinning rotor, to each spark plug wire. It also keeps those circuits insulated from one another.

Will this 1954-1965 VW Beetle distributor cap fit my car?

GB-402 is listed for the 1954-1965 and 1967 Volkswagen Beetle. Check your exact vehicle in the "Vehicles it fits" section before ordering.

What is the GB-402 cap made of?

Standard Ignition lists its distributor caps as high dielectric strength, glass/mineral reinforced polyester resin. The material is intended to reduce carbon tracking and resist electrical breakdown.

What are signs a distributor cap may need replacing?

Common signs include misfires, hard starting, rough running, visible cracks, carbon tracks inside the cap, or corroded terminals. Diagnose the cause first, because other ignition parts can cause similar symptoms.

Any tips for installing a new distributor cap?

Move the spark plug wires from the old cap to the new one a single wire at a time so the firing order stays correct. Make sure the cap seats fully on the distributor before securing it.