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Old 08-27-2019, 05:33 PM   #5
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Default Re: Distributor body failure

He may be talking about the distributor cap? And not the top part?

These can be bought either brass contacts or steel (plated) contacts.


Some of the earlier ones are made using a "bakelite" material which is porous internally. The exterior is usually somewhat water-tight. But an invisible crack might be enough.

Now I believe they're pretty much made of thermosetting plastic. Probably a PVC.

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