The distributor rotor delivers the spark from the ignition coil to the engine cylinder. With each rotation of the engine, the coil provides the total number of sparks needed for combustion. In a four-stroke engine, the rotor often has half the rotational speed of the crankshaft. The distributor cap houses contact points that correspond to the firing order of the engine. This can be four, six, eight, or even ten.
The distributor and rotor are equipped with copper contact points. These are not as durable as modern ignition materials. As a result, both parts need to be replaced relatively often. To ensure a smooth-running engine, we recommend replacing the rotor and distributor cap every 60,000km. Fortunately, these parts are relatively inexpensive.
Distributor
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