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Apr 27, 2007 | 10:28 AM

dmaaero

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From: wilmington nc

What"s going on in here?

This is a new group buy dizzy. It has only 2000 miles on it, where"s all the black soot comeing from? I have a msd cap, rotor, coil, wires, but dont have the msd module. Could that be my problem?

Apr 27, 2007 | 10:34 AM

noonie

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Put a very little old points type dist grease on the spring posts. weight pivots and rub areas at the bottom of the weights. A very little.

Most cheaper aftermarket dist don't have the plastic buttons and bushings. Can't see if this one does.

Polishing the moving areas also helps if so inclined.

Apr 27, 2007 | 10:56 AM

bobs77vet

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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod

i don't think thats that unusual....there are a lot of moving parts in there

Apr 27, 2007 | 01:27 PM

Artsvette73

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Originally Posted by bobs77vet

i don't think thats that unusual....there are a lot of moving parts in there

You probably would not have noticed if you had a black cap

Apr 27, 2007 | 01:39 PM

7T1vette

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From: Crossville TN

A plastic cap with all of the electrical energy around it creates static charges that cause dust/dirt to stick to it. The black stuff is a combination of airborne dust and soot created when oily air (engine compartment is full of it) is "burned" during each plug discharge. Over time it builds up. Wipe it out of the cap every time you change oil; it really isn't harmful....it doesn't stick to the electrodes.

Apr 27, 2007 | 01:52 PM