Distributor: Service and Repair

Distributor, Exploded View:

REMOVAL:

1. Disconnect negative battery terminal.

2. Disconnect primary distributor connector.

3. Remove distributor cap retaining screws, distributor cap and spark plug wires.

TDC Timing Mark:

4. Turn crankshaft clockwise, and align #1 cylinder to TDC.

Distributor Rotor Alignment:

5. Ensure proper rotor position.

Distributor Hold Down Bolt:

6. Remove hold down bolt and distributor.

INSTALLATION:

Distributor O-ring:

1. Install a new O-ring to distributor housing and apply a light coat of engine oil prior to installation.

2. Ensure #1 cylinder is in TDC position.

Oil Pump Shaft Alignment:

3. Properly align oil pump slot.

Distributor Alignment:

4. Install distributor, aligning center of the flange with bolt hole on the cylinder head, drilled mark facing upward.

Distributor Rotor Alignment:

6. When distributor is fully seated rotor should point to #1 cylinder spark plug wire terminal.

5. Lightly tighten hold down bolt.

6. Install cap and plug wires in proper firing order.

Firing Order: 1 5 3 6 2 4

7. Reconnect primary distributor connector and negative battery terminal.

8. To adjust ignition timing, refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.

9. Torque distributor hold down bolt.

Torque: 14 ft.lb (19 Nm)