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Distributor Cap|Description and Operation|Page 1193 > < Ignition Cable|Diagrams|Page 1188
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Distributor Cap: Description and Operation

Distributor Exploded View

PURPOSE

The distributor cap makes the connection between the rotor and the correct spark plug wire. 

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.

Distributor Cap|Description and Operation|Page 1193 > < Ignition Cable|Diagrams|Page 1188