Distributor Cap: Testing and Inspection

Exploded View Of Distributor:

1. Remove the clips 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 sides of each terminal.
Continuity:
Should exist

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