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Distributor Cap: Description and Operation

Distributor Cap

PURPOSE

Used to make the connection between the rotor and the correct spark plug wire.

LOCATION

On the distributor.

OPERATION

High tension current from the rotor is distributed to the towers of the distributor cap at a pre-set sequence and then to the spark plug wires which
carry the current on to the spark plugs.

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