MARELLI Electronic Ignition System: Overhaul: Disassembly
- Remove distributor cap and rotor. See Fig 1. Remove pin securing pinion gear and lift shaft and centrifugal advance mechanism (with integral trigger or reluctor) from housing.
- Remove pick-up coil ground screw and advance plate retaining screws. Disconnect vacuum diaphragm unit from peg on bottom of advance plate. Remove vacuum unit and pick-up coil assembly and advance plate from housing.