And there's a lot that you can do with only the simplest of tools (Fig. 1) to see that your distributor is in top condition. Think of your distributor as an infinitely accurate electric switch. It is.

If there is a standard in the world for a stand-alone electronic ignition distributor for GM engines, it has to be the High Energy Ignition or HEI distributor. This large cap distributor first ...

As General Motors' flagship automobile, Corvette has always been the recipient of GM's latest and greatest innovations. Usually, this is a good thing. Occasionally, however, the latest isn't all that ...

The ignition system is a glutton for punishment. As the miles rack up, the distributor wears out, the coil gets abused, and the spark plug wires melt. The steadfast ignition system only gets attention ...

The ignition coils in your car provide the high voltage electrical current that allows your spark plug to create its spark. These parts are humble looking, and they make use of relatively simple ...

Causes: This is often caused by a worn-out key, a damaged ignition cylinder, or even a steering wheel that has locked up. Repair: In many cases, the key can be recut or replaced, and if the ignition ...