Technical get the centre cap off this Octopus

Im doing the PerTronix Ignition thing on my 48 ford flathead 8 ,so I might as well do everything else, what is the best way to dismantle this octopus to change cap, and are these wires ok with the new unit

 

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You're supposed to send the thing to Jim Linder and let him handle it. That's his job. www.bubbasignition.com Jack E/NJ

 

obviously I need to change my address in my profile , that way I wont get so many comedians on here ,thanks

 

Restore the distributor to original 1948 specs and use the 12 volt coil and condenser that Linder advises. Then change the cap, rotor, and the cap clips to 42 style and you will have a much easier to service cap and wires. No need for Pertronix.