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Distributor Cap|Testing and Inspection|Page 2580 > < Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview|Page 2575
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Distributor Cap: Testing and Inspection

Fig. 1 Spark Plug Cable Routing

Remove the distributor cap and inspect the inside for:
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flash over

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cracking of carbon button

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lack of spring tension on carbon button

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cracking of cap

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burned, worn terminals

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Also check for broken distributor cap towers. 

If any of these conditions are present the distributor cap and/or cables should be replaced.

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