Civic problem solved!

Hi Gary

No, dieletric grease is something different. Heatsink compound is a
heat conductor -- it makes sure that heat is carried off efficiently
and quickly so the device doesn't exceed its normal operating
temperature.

Radio Shack has it -- it comes in a tube and looks like toothpaste.
You will most likely find it in the section where they have electronic
components.

Put a small blob (size of a bean maybe) on the center of the ignitor
and sock it down. The white compound will squeeze out and just wipe off
the exceess for neatness sake.

Regards,
Remco

It is Radio Shack part number: 276-1372

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...72 &hp=search

Try the link above (watch the wrap!), it will take you to the order page,
$1.99

Hint: Use as little as possible. Not so much that it ooozes out the sides,
if that happens, you have used too much.

Good luck.

"Ropert's Aloha" > wrote in message
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>> Just making su
>> Did you put heatsink compound on the device? (Radio Shack sells it) It
>> is supposed to have that stuff between the device and its mounting
>> plate. If you didn't do that, I'd suggest you redo it because it might
>> cause problems for you a while from now.
>
>
> No, Ididn't use any. None even came with the igniter I bought at Napa. I
> went to Radio Shack out here in Hawaii and the kid in the store looked
> like he had never heard of it. I searched the store and found nothing.
> Then I went to Napa and the only thing close was a Silicone Dielectric by
> Permatex for Ford and GM to protect from moisture. It didn't really
> mention protection from heat. I almost went for it, but thought maybe Comp
> USA would have something like it. I even went to Ace Hardware and they had
> nothing. So do you put the grease in between the little mounting plate
> that is bolted onto the inside of the distributor? And how much? There was
> a very tiny thin coat of a type of clear grease on it when I took it out,
> but didn't seem like it was between the mounting plate and igniter unit,
> but myabe it really was.
>
> thanks for the heads up
>
> Gary
> Hawaii
>
>