Distributor Cap: Testing and Inspection

Distributor Components:

1. Remove the screws securing the cap to the distributor.
2. Remove the ignition wires from the cap.
3. Inspect the cap for cracks or damage due to heat or arcing.
4. Inspect the terminals inside the cap for excessive corrosion and damage.
5. Inspect the ignition wire terminals for excessive corrosion.
6. Inspect the distributor cap for continuity between the terminals.
Continuity:
Should not exist
7. Inspect the distributor cap for continuity between the input and output side of each terminal.
Continuity:
Should exist

NOTE: If the corrosion cannot be removed with reasonable measures, or if the cap fails any of the above tests replace the cap.