This is a ground for the metal sheild that is normally around the
distributor cap.  It was there to reduce  electronic noise.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
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On Tue, 14 Sep 2004, Aerowolf wrote:

> I just noticed that my distributor has a tab that looks like it's
> supposed to be attached to ground or something.  It's not been
> connected to anything as long as I've had my van, but I'm kinda
> worried that it should be.  Does anyone know anything about it?
>
> I've attached a .jpg... does anyone know?
>