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Distributor Cap: Description and Operation

PURPOSE

The Distributor Cap distributes secondary voltage from the Coil to the correct Spark Plug Wire and Spark Plug.

OPERATION

The Distributor, rotating at camshaft speed, allows the secondary voltage to flow from the Coil Wire through the Cap/Rotor to the correct Spark
Plug Wire and Spark Plug. It then continually advances the Rotor to align with the next Spark Plug Wire and Spark Plug.

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