Keeping Vintage Dodge Engines Reliable with Proper Ignition Maintenance
Restoring a vintage Dodge is more than just about getting it looking like it did when new. Good ignition is also essential to ensure performance, smooth running and the original driving style. Distributor caps and tune-up kits for vintage Dodge cars can make a huge difference in performance, idling and starting of an older engine. Knowing about these ignition components can be a part of being a car owner, whether you're restoring a weekend drive or simply maintaining a classic daily driver. Understanding the Role of a Distributor Cap Distributor cap is a crucial part of conventional ignition system. Carries electric energy from the ignition coil to the correct spark plug via the ignition wires and distributor rotor. This keeps the spark in each cylinder as necessary for adequate combustion. Distributors caps can crack, carbon track, corrode, or wear electrical contacts with time. These problems can cause poor starting, misfires, poor idle or poor performance. For an older Dodge ch...