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Distributor: Description and Operation

Distributor Assembly/Disassembly

PURPOSE

Distributor directs high voltage ignition coil output to the spark plugs in proper sequence (firing order).  To accomplish this, a rotor on the driven
shaft acts as a rotary contact, directing ignition coil voltage to each spark plug terminal as it turns inside the distributor cap.

LOCATION

Front left end of cylinder head.

OPERATION

Distributor is camshaft-driven and turns at half crankshaft speed.

 

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