prestolite distributer hot

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pine island fred

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While adjusting the timing on friends boat, found that the distributer was very hot to the touch. It is a brand new prestolite with the electronic module where the points would be. Is this reason for concern? Volvo 290 DP with a small block 305. thanks fred
 
Don S

Don S

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Re: prestolite distributer hot

They get warm like the engine, but I don't recall them getting HOT.
 
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rodbolt

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Re: prestolite distributer hot

double check the ign coil is the correct part number and that the sensor airgap is .010-.008".
 
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