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Re: Checking for bad distributor magnets
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/3/1999

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Hi Jeff. The small design late model GM distributor, with separate coil has the magnet sandwiched between the shaft and reluctor. It usually cracks at the rivets. It is often a cause of stalling,poor ... Login to read more.