What should I do when my distributor cap is replaced?
When the distributor rotor and cap are replaced, the entire ignition system should be inspected. After replacing the distributor rotor and cap, the ignition wires will need to be reinstalled.
How does the distributor work in an ignition system?
As the ignition rotor turns in the distributor, the rotor distributes the spark by sending it in a synchronized order through the spark plug wires to the spark plug located in each of the engine’s cylinders. The distributor is a main component of the ignition system.
Why does distributor cap and rotor fail at the same time?
In many cases, the reason why the distributor cap and rotor fail at the same time is that they work together to accomplish the same task; which is distributing voltage from the ignition coil to the spark plug. When the rotor begins to wear out, the bottom terminals on the distributor cap does the same.
Where does the Spark Go in a distributor?
When the engine is running, high voltage created by the ignition coil travels through the coil wire to the ignition rotor. As the ignition rotor turns in the distributor, the rotor distributes the spark by sending it in a synchronized order through the spark plug wires to the spark plug located in each of the engine’s cylinders.
How do you change the cap on a distributor?
After the wires have been installed in the new cap, place the cap on the distributor and rotate it until the alignment tab allows the cap to drop into place. Reconnect the cap back to the distributor, and reconnect the short plug wire back to the ignition coil. Double-check all wire connections.
How do you replace a distributor spark plug?
Transfer spark plug wires one-by-one onto the new cap, following their location in the old cap as a guide and installing them in the same position in the new cap. Lift the old rotor off and install the new one making sure it is aligned the same way the old one was.
As the ignition rotor turns in the distributor, the rotor distributes the spark by sending it in a synchronized order through the spark plug wires to the spark plug located in each of the engine’s cylinders. The distributor is a main component of the ignition system.
How to replace a distributor rotor and cap?
This will help you mark where the “pointed end” of the new rotor should be placed. Step 7: Remove the rotor screw and remove the rotor: On some distributors, the rotor will be secured to a small screw, typically in the middle of the rotor or along the edge. If your rotor has this screw, carefully remove the screw using a magnetized screw driver.