what will happen if the resistance of the spring load carbon in the distributor cap is less than should be?

1990 OPEL CORSA
220,000 MILES
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XCHCUI
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i have bosch distributor cap 1 235 522 437.and i have been told that the resistance of the spring load carbon in the center of the distributor cap should be 1000 ohm(+/-10%).is it right? if yes..what will happen if i change the carbon to lower resistance?lets say 100 ohm?
Aug 22, 2012 at 3:46 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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I have no idea as to the actual reading of the carbon brush, but i would not alter anything, Bosch caps will be fine, a imagine that if you did alter the resistance you may well burn the carbon brush out rather quickly, just fit the cap as sold, you will not have a problem.
Aug 22, 2012 at 4:06 AM
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