In a message dated 98-06-10 14:17:41 EDT, Shaner@FAMENT.COM writes:

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 While attempting to troubleshoot my van not starting  I removed the cap
 and rotor. After inspection I decided to replace it, only to realize I
 didn't pay much attention to how the cyndrilical metal ring went around
 the dizzy. So I just put it back on there however it seemed to fit. Is
 there a special way this should fit? I don't understand its purpose. It
 has a ground wire coming off of it going to a spade connector. But where
 does it ground to?

 Also, the wire coming into  the dizzy seemes a little detatched from the
 plastic fitting that holds them in place. Is that supposed to be the
 case?

 It hasn't dried up here enough yet and my Vanagon  has yet to start
 since the rains have come.

 I hope to check out the grounds under the fuse box later today, of
 course if it isn't raining.

 Thanks..
 -Chip
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Hi Chip, what the heck is a DIZZY.    That sheild that goes around the
distributor cap is to help sheild static so your radio won't buzz with RPM
levels. That wire plugs into that connector on the side of the distributor.
Bye, Michael Modl. 87 syncro.