SparkEE Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I didn’t want to cross link a live ad, but I am wondering what is occurring around the distributor dust boots for the spark plug wires in the attached picture. Thoughts? It looks like mold to me. How does that happen without being really wet? Is that a sign of potential water damage / submersion? Maybe this is just something typically of damper climates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Looks moldy to me too. Clean it off and go for a drive. If it bothers you spray the wires with WD40 from time to time. You may be right about the damp storage conditions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 To live and thrive mold spores need a supportive environment. Yes moisture but also nutrients; dust, dirt organic type matter. More than likely not only is the storage damp but also perhaps has a dirt floor. Mold rarely grown on ceramic tile because its non porous surface doesn't hold the dirt and doesn't give the mold something to latch onto. Rusty's suggestion of WD-40 acts as a slippery deterrent for the spores and the organic material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkEE Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thank you for your answers. Picture is from an ad in the cars for sale section, from the North East. Easily cleaned / changed - just wondering what conditions that may have contributed to the cause. I’ve seen cars sit on dirt floors of barns in the Pacific Northwest and never exhibit this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkEE Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 I contacted the person who posted it. They don’t own the car. ...they anticipate owning it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefit Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Mite it be from the release agent use in the manufacturing process that the fold could feed on just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Mold (mildew to be specific) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Poor ventilation and a little food (dirty hands) and some moisture = mold. I had a shed like that for a while, the points have a tendency to corrode from the same conditions. I would just put a new set of points in when you get the car, or at least clean the old set. It should clean up pretty easy, I use the antiseptic wipes, and gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkEE Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Thanks all for your replies. Very interesting car, but not interested in it based on circumstances of sale (not related to the above). Looks like similar conditions occurring on the fan belt and maybe a few other spots. Visible portions easily remedied and if it is simply a sign of slight moisture and not submersion, I’ve learned something. Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hess Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I say fingerprints also.... Ham sammich in one hand, tools in the other.... Who of us never spilled a beer in the window channel while trying to pick up that screw ya dropped ?...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1934 Dodge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkEE Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 @Graham Man33, great guess from an engine compartment shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 One of my favorite years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkEE Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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