Pat,
Also helps to use a LITTLE dielectric grease inside the cap
near the terminals. Also a little on the end of the rotor.
The high voltage will jump right through the dielectric
grease, but it will help reduce excessive burning that
caused the pitting.
Also this helps with radio reception.
Tom Walter
"Patrick P. Castronovo" wrote:
>
> Here's how to double the life from your Distributor Cap.
> When you inspect the contacts on the inside of the Distributor Cap and it is
> all burned and pitted, and you feel it is time for a Tune up. I change the
> height of my rotor by using a Match book cover, and cutting two circles from
> it to fit inside the rotor, elevating the rotor about 50 thousandths, which
> will set it to the unused portion of the Cap, You may have to use a new
> rotor if it is burned too badly. I have used this method for years. Pat
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