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Distributor Cap: Description and Operation

V8 Ignition Components:





The distributor cap is screwed onto the top of the distributor and the spark plug wires plug into the insulated terminals on top. The cap provides a means of separating the ignition wires so that the spark energy from the ignition coil can be distributed to the correct cylinders at the proper time.