

Replace the wire on the distributor electrode after it is checked. Step away from the hood and have someone watch the arc while the ignition is turned on. Place the metal screwdriver near the electrode of the distributor. Put the metal part of a screwdriver against the metal of the plug wire. A screwdriver can be used to check the arc when the ignition is turned. Pull a plug wire off the distributor test each one. If the points look burned or the contacts have eroded or a worn out block, these parts need replacing. Look closely at the surface of contact points. Bad point connections cause engine overrun, timing issues, speed missing and causes the engine to misfire or fail to start. If points are bad, the engine could experience multiple problems. This causes point arcing and burn, which will stall out the engine. If the condenser is open, it is due to a broken wire lead. The current will short out if the electrical connection is grounded. Inspect the condenser the engine will not function if it is broken. Look for any cracks or carbon trace in the cap. The result is a misfire in the spark plugs. It could short out the coil voltage and cause a faulty connection inside the terminal of the distributor cap. This carbon trace can conduct electricity that affects performance. Sometimes, the issue is a slight buildup of carbon inside the distributor. This needs to be checked for burns, traces of carbon and should have a secure fit. The rotor should be checked as well, this is the point where high-tension spark moves from one distributor cap terminal to another and it must be in pristine condition.
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No erosion should be on the surface and the firing points should be free of rust or corrosion. The internal and external surface of the cap should be clean. The distributor cap should be inspected carefully to see how the sparks are arcing.

The distributor also disburses current to the spark plugs initiating engine performance.
