IGNITION SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
Distributor Cap
Removal
1.
2.
Loosen the distributor cap retaining screws.
Lift cap away from distributor.
Cleaning and Inspection
1.
2.
3.
4.
Check cap contacts for excessive burning or corrosion.
Check center contact for damage.
Check cap for cracks or carbon tracks.
Clean cap with warm soap and water. Dry with compressed air.
IMPORTANT: If high tension leads are removed from cap refer to “Spark Plug Wires”
in this section and the following illustrations for installation.
a
72726
a - Alignment Notch
a
72728
a - Vent
Installation
IMPORTANT: Use only a distributor cap recommended for Marine application.
1.
Install distributor cap by aligning tab in distributor cap with notch on distributor body.
Tighten the retaining screws.
NOTE: Use care when removing spark plug wires and boots from distributor cap. Twist the
boot 1/2 turn before removing. Firmly grasp and pull on the boot to remove wire end.
2.
For best results, individually transfer spark plug wires to replacement cap in order of
removal.
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| Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 305 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 350 CID |
| Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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