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Inside a Ignition Bits

The following photos were taken of a typical VW ignition bits..
Although not an original I think this is typical of what they look like.

If you have any queries about anything here email me - Grahame

  1. Inside a Ignition Distributor - Cap
  2. Inside a Ignition Distributor - Screened Rotor (resistor)
  3. Inside a Ignition - Spark Plug Connectors
Inside a Ignition Distributor - Cap
Well the outside first!
An Ignition Distributor Cap installed in the engine
So you get the general idea of where it is my daily driver!
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An Ignition Distributor Cap (well half of it, view from the side)
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An Ignition Distributor Cap (view from the top)
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An Ignition Distributor Cap (view of the section)
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Inside a Ignition Distributor - Screened Rotor (resistor)
Well the outside first!
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A Typical Ignition Distributor - Screened Rotor (resistor)
These were used when installing a car radio.
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A Typical Ignition Distributor - Screened Rotor (well half of it)
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Sectioned view of a Typical Ignition Distributor - Screened Rotor
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Sectioned view of a Typical Ignition Distributor - Screened Rotor
If measuring with an Ohm meter, this should not be open circuit.
The resistance measurement should not exceed 10,000 ohms.
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Inside a Ignition - Spark Plug Connectors
Well the outside first!
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Inside a Ignition - Spark Plug Connectors - Type 4 and Type 1
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Inside a Ignition - Spark Plug Connectors - Type 4 and Type 1
Resistor connectors were used for radio suppression and for reduction of plug gap erosion.
Connector resistance should not exceed 5,000 to 10,000 ohms
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