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System Precautions

  1. Silicone dielectric grease must be applied to all insulating areas at distributor, coil, and spark plug boots. A 3/4" clearance must be maintained at distributor cap mounting edge, spark plug wire terminals, and coil tower, to prevent high voltage arcing to ground.
  2. To help prevent radio frequency interference, coat the entire brass rotor tip with silicone dielectric grease to a thickness of about 1/8". Do not remove this grease if discolored, because the grease will maintain its insulating properties.
  3. When replacing spark plug wires, insure wire made of the same material is used for replacement. Silicone/Silicone wire can be identified by the letters "SS" appearing on the wire in White lettering. Silicone/EPDM wire can be identified by the letters "SE" appearing on the wire in Black lettering. The "SS" wire is used on cylinders subject to very high engine temperatures.