There generally is not a negative side to a cap. They are all live feeds.
If the distributor shaft has side to side play it is probably worn out. If the shaft has no play just replace the cap and rotor.
#1 will be the first hole past the cap's mounting screw on the left side of the distributor, going clockwise.
The distributor cap is located where the spark plugs cables are connected .They go from the motor to the distributor cap.
Yes, a 1997 Chevy Cavalier does have a distributor cap. The distributor does not have points and a condenser. This part is one electronic unit.
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) on the 4.7L V - 8 engine is bolted to the under side of the right cylinder head at the very front of the motor. It can Not be seen by looking at the engine from the top with the hood open. Access is from the bottom or possibly from the passenger side wheel well with the plastic splash guard removed.
Front righthand side of cap
probably the cap carbon track on the side will show crack could also be the wire is loose
the distributor cap should be on the drivers side of the engine. It is close to the front just beside the air filter.
That would depend on what vehicle it is in : Back in the 1970's , the Pontiac Firebird 455 - # 1 on the distributor cap faced to the rear and slightly towards the drivers side ( distributor at rear of engine ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Oldsmobile 455 - # 1 on the distributor cap faced to the front and slightly towards the drivers side ( distributor at rear of engine ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Buick 455 - # 1 on the distributor cap faced to the front and slightly towards the passenger side ( distributor at front of engine ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more information please - what year , model ?
The 1991 BMW 520 distributor Can be found on the back side of the engine. The distributor Will be on the top of the engine.
There is 4 terminals on the right hand side of the distributor cap were the wires go. It will be the first one on the cap towards the front. That is if the distributor is in right.
its part of your distributor cap. hope this might help.
To replace the distributor cap on a Mitsubishi Diamante, first, ensure the engine is off and cool. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for safety. Remove the screws or clips holding the distributor cap in place, then carefully detach the cap from the distributor. Install the new cap by aligning it properly, securing it with screws or clips, and reconnecting the battery terminal.
The 3.0 is the only engine that has a distributor. It is on the front passenger side of the engine.
Pop the distributor cap off and wiggle the rotor side to side. There should be no play in the shaft.
The one marked "tach"
Points, no. Distributor cap, yes.Points, no. Distributor cap, yes.