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JDA 2317 PT 30 0003 OPTIMIZING GM S OPTI SPARK DISTRIBUTOR All GM engines equipped with OPTI SPARK Distributors CARDONE 30 1832 1833 and 1803 Premature failure of distributor Inadequate venting or closed inoperative distributor Positive Vent System causing condensation to form The result is corrosion carbon tracking housing cracks or sensor failure Installation Tips Verify that units equipped with the Positive Vent System see design 2 below do not have lines that are clogged or kinked Check the vacuum source and lines at the intake manifold under the throttle plates for kinks or restrictions Clean debris from housing vents and around distributor housing Use anti conductive grease when installing connector to prevent corrosion Inspect coolant hoses around distributor for leaks Upgrade Tips Install new design GM distributor cap and rotor kit per GM Technical Service Bulletin 87 65 27 GM Part numbers for cap and rotor kits are Kit 10457735 for 92 94 Y body 93 94 F body CARDONE Part number 30 1832 Kit 10457293 for 94 96 B D body 95 96 Y body 95 97 F body CARDONE Part numbers 30 1833 30 1803 Unit Identification Guide Application Problem Solution Cause 30 1832 30 1803 1833 Design 1 Design 2 Vacuum Hose Connection No Hose Connections Air Intake Duct Connection Large Wheel Requires splined shaft not supplied
