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Bill OH · 11-06-2013, 01:39 PM

I have Chrysler 360 ci marine engine with autolite distributor, cap has a seal, no vent, covers on wires and notwithstanding, moisture collects in the cap and makes the engine stumble after about two years of usage - remedy is to replace cap and rotor with a tan cap. I also oil the advance springs every year. Others have disclosed to me the same problem with marine distributors. I have sprayed the inside of the cap with brake clean - moisture returns - have not tried WD40.

But I have have had and also now have the 37 - 41 distributor that I can use a running garden hose on and no moisture problems - even had the side panels removed and rain got to the distributor and the engine started and ran fine.

11-06-2013, 01:39 PM	#17
Bill OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 426	Re: moisture in cap again I have Chrysler 360 ci marine engine with autolite distributor, cap has a seal, no vent, covers on wires and notwithstanding, moisture collects in the cap and makes the engine stumble after about two years of usage - remedy is to replace cap and rotor with a tan cap. I also oil the advance springs every year. Others have disclosed to me the same problem with marine distributors. I have sprayed the inside of the cap with brake clean - moisture returns - have not tried WD40. But I have have had and also now have the 37 - 41 distributor that I can use a running garden hose on and no moisture problems - even had the side panels removed and rain got to the distributor and the engine started and ran fine.