On my crx I am trying to adjust my ignition timing.. When I grab the dizzy cap in a certant way it shocks the hell out of me.. Im not touching any plug wires or anything like that.. Do I need a new cap or is this normal??

 

The spark is high tension. If you're leaning against the fender you could provide enough of a path to ground to get shocked. I think it's normal, but then I haven't tried it myself. Could be you have a hairline crack in the cap or carbon deposits on the inside of the cap that make it happen easier.

 

Hmmm.. Would using a pair of gloves stop it..

 

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Maybe not, but disconnecting your battery would
-PHiZ

 

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Maybe not, but disconnecting your battery would
-PHiZ</TD></TR></TABLE>

Kinda hard to keep the motor running without a battery.. It would but thats bad, another story all together.. Im trying to adjust the timing with the engine running..

 

Rubber gloves and a good pair or boots or shoes with a rubber sole will help.

 

I have grabbed an awful lot of caps and wires. You really shouldn't get shocked unless there is a problem with the cap. It probably has a hairline crack in it.

 

hit it with the timing gun, turn the ignition off, slide the cap, wash rinse repeat.
-PHiZ

 

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Exactly. it sounds like it is time for a new cap and possibly plug wires too.

 

sounds like you need a new cap, an easy way to check where its leaking at is to mist the area with water while its running and see if theres any sparks, do it in a dark area so you can see it better.