Distributor: Service and Repair

Distributor Disassembly:

1. Disconnect the B+/C- connector and 4 wire connector from distributor.
2. Remove the distributor cap by turning two latches counterclockwise. Move cap out of the way.

Typical HEI Distributor:

3. If necessary, remove secondary wires from cap.
4. Remove the distributor clamp screw and hold-down clamp.
5. Note position of rotor, then pull distributor up until rotor just stops turning counterclockwise and again note position of rotor.
6. Remove distributor.

NOTE: To ensure correct timing of the distributor, the distributor must be installed with the rotor correctly positioned as noted. If the engine was accidentally cranked after the distributor was removed, the following procedure can be used for installing.

a. Remove the number 1 spark plug.
b. Place finger over the number 1 spark plug hole and crank engine slowly until compression is felt.
c. Align timing mark on pulley to "0" on engine timing indicator.
d. Turn rotor to point to number 1 or number 8 spark plug towers on the distributor cap.

7. Install the distributor.
8. Install distributor hold-down clamp and distributor clamp bolt. Tighten clamp bolt to 36 N-m (27 lb. ft.).
9. Install rotor in the same position at which it was removed.
10. Install distributor cap and secondary wires.
11. Connect four terminal ECM harness and B+/C- connector to distributor.
12. Check engine timing.