Hey, I did'nt know about that. Thanks for the tip. Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
To: road <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, February 19, 2001 8:18 AM
Subject: Re: Distributor Cap
>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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