🧢 Mallory Cap Marine Distributor Review

The original ad on Revain was red and made no mention of marine. The box says navy but doesn't appear to be any different (hopefully more waterproof). Works great so far on my 454 Vet. So far no comments from others about it being blue.

Looks and feels like a cheap clone compared to the USA made Mallory caps. On closer inspection it didn't look like the original, it just didn't have the quality. It was missing a gasket and when the clamps were tightened the cap was still loose. I made an o-ring that solved this problem. At over $30 this was a disappointment.

Ordered 2 of these, both were out of round at .013" where they slipped over the outside diameter of the manifold body. That means you have to force it, not good practice. I think my 2 caps were part of a larger faulty production. If you buy one of these caps, immediately check their inner diameter. The smallest measurement takes place next to the reference slit. Let the buyer be alert!

Unfortunately bought as a replacement last year and still not used. This cap looked great in the box and was just the right color to what I'm used to. Its fit was loose at the top of the manifold and the retaining clips had too much play to hold it in place. I have always bought genuine Mallory products and this was the first time I had a problem with them. I was in distress and had to go to my local marine store and buy a Sierra branded cap with a cross reference to that part number. The…