Distributor - Oil Leak
Article No. 85-9-30OIL LEAK, DISTRIBUTOR - SERVICE INFORMATION
FORD 1981-85 ESCORT/EXP
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1981-1985 LYNX/LN7
Distributor oil leaks on vehicles with high mileage may be caused by worn lip seals which can be serviced by replacement of the distributor base assembly.
Replacement distributor bases with new lip seals properly installed are available for service. It is necessary to remove the components from the old distributor base and install them on the new base. Follow the 1982 Car Shop Manual "E" 23-05-4 (Stator Removal and Assembly) to service E2EE-BA base. All other bases follow attachment "Stator Assembly Replacement."
1.6L EFI AND 1.6L EFI T/C DISTRIBUTOR W/TFI
Stator Assembly Replacement
Removal
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the distributor cap and position it and the attached wires aside so as not to interfere with work area.
2. Disconnect TFI module from harness.
3. Remove distributor from engine block.
4. Remove rotor.
5. Remove drive coupling spring with small screwdriver or ice pick. Take care not to damage drive coupling or spring.
6.a. Using an air hose, blow dirt and oil from the drive end of the distributor.
b. Put a small paint dot on the drive coupling and the shaft to note orientation for re-assembly.
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c. Place the distributor support tool (See Figure 3O) in a vise and tighten or open vise jaws enough to support drive coupling, yet let pin drop out of the coupling.
d. Line-up the drive pin with the slot in the base.
7. With someone holding the distributor steady on the support tool (Distributor Holding Fixture D85P- 12200-A) or vise, use a 5/32" dia. drift and hammer to drive the pin out of the shaft.
8. Remove the distributor from the fixture. Remove the drive coupling from the fixture and place aside for re-assembly.
9. Before removing the shaft from the base, check for burrs on the end of the shaft and especially around the drive pin hole. If burrs are present, polish shaft with emery paper and wipe clean before removing shaft from base to prevent damage to the lip seal and bushing in the new base.
10. After assuring there are no burrs, remove shaft assembly by gently pulling up on the shaft plate.
11. Remove two screws holding the module to the base.
12. Remove module, wipe grease from base and module, keeping surfaces free of dirt.
13. Remove the octane rod retaining screw.
14. Remove octane rod assembly.
15. Remove the two screws retaining the stator connector in the bowl of the distributor (Retain screws for re-assembly).
16. Remove the stator assembly from the top of the bowl by gently lifting up.
Re-Assembly and Installation
1. Place the stator over the bushing and press down to seat.
2. Place the stator connector in position - tab should fit in notch on base and fastening eyelets aligned with screw holes.
3. Position wires away from moving parts.
4. Reinstall two connector screws and torque to specification (25-35 in.lbs.).
5. With the seal on the octane rod, inset in holes. Reinstall the octane rod through the base octane rod hole.
6. Place the end of the octane rod onto the same post as the original stator only (one post should easily fit in octane rod hole).
7. Reinstall octane rod screw and torque to specification (25-35 in.lbs.).
8. Wipe back of module and distributor module mounting face free of all dirt.
9. Apply grease (no. WA10) to back of the module and spread evenly (thin, even coverage.)
10. Turn the distributor base upside down such that the stator connector is in full view.
11. Insert the module and watch that the three module pins are inserted into the stator connector.
12. Fully seat the module into the connector and against the base.
13. Reinstall the module screws and torque to specification (25-35 in.lbs.).
14. Apply a light coat of M2C162A oil to the distributor shaft below the armature.
NOTE: Do not over-lubricate.
15. Insert the shaft assembly through the base bushing.
16. Place drive coupling over the shaft and line up paint dots that were made during disassembly. Start pin into drive coupling and shaft.
17. With someone holding the distributor steady on the support tool or vise, drive the pin into the shaft until the end of the pin is flush with the step in drive coupling.
18. Check for free movement of the drive coupling on the pin and that the pin does not extend beyond the step in the coupling in either direction.
19. Remove the distributor from the fixture and check for free rotation.
20. Install the drive coupling spring in the groove on the drive coupling.
21. Install the distributor assembly in the engine.
22. Install distributor cap and rotor. Torque screws to specifications.
23. Install the TFI module connector.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E2FZ-12130-B Dist. Base 1981/1982 CG
E2FZ-12130-C Dist. Base 1982/1985 TFI CG
E3FZ-12130-A Dist. Base 1983/1985 EFI CG
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP12127B85
TIME: 0.8 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 12127 - Code: 77