Distributor - Disassembly, Test and Reassembly
Bulletin 84-6D-2Date
Oct. '84
Ref. No. 85-048-6D
SUBJECT: DISTRIBUTOR DISASSEMBLY, TEST AND REASSEMBLY
MODELS AFFECTED: 1982-84 SKYHAWKS
The following procedure for the 1.8L OHC engine (VIN codes O and J) is being supplied for your information. This engine is used on the Skyhawk from late
1982 to 1984.
HEI/EST DISTRIBUTOR:
1. A typical distributor used with a separately mounted coil is shown.
TESTING IGNITION COIL:
2. Check ignition coil with ohmmeter for opens and grounds:
Step 1 - Use high scale. Should read very high (infinite).
If not, replace coil.
Step 2 - Use low scale. Should read very low or zero. If
not, replace coil,
Step 3 - Use high scale. Should not read infinite. If it
does, replace coil.
TESTING PICKUP COIL:
3. Remove rotor and pickup coil leads from module.
4. Connect ohmmeter Part 1 and Part 2.
5. Observe ohmmeter flex leads by hand to check for intermittent opens. Step 1 - Should read infinite at all times. If not, pickup coil is defective.
Step 2 - Should read one steady value between 500- 1500 ohms as leads are flexed by hand. If not, pickup coil is defective.
DRIVING PIN FROM SHAFT:
6. Remove spring. Drive roll pin from tang drive and remove shaft assembly. Mark tang drive and shaft for correct reassembly.
REMOVE PICKUP COIL:
7. To remove pickup coil, remove thin "C" washer (waved retaining ring).
8. Lift pickup coil assembly straight up to remove from distributor.
REMOVING MODULE:
9. Disconnect wiring connectors from module. Remove two screws to remove module. Test module with an approved module tester.
REASSEMBLY
10. Wipe distributor base and module clean, apply silicone lubricant between module and base for heat dissipation.
11. Attach module to base. Attach wiring connectors to module.
12. Assemble pickup and thin "C" washer.
13. Assemble shaft, drive parts and roll pin.
14. Spin shaft to insure that teeth do not touch.
15. Loosen, then re-tighten pickup coil teeth to eliminate contact.
16. Install rotor and cap.