Description & Operation: Distributor
The Solid State distributor is similar in appearance to conventional distributors with the following differences. The cam and advance plate assembly has been replaced by a sleeve and advance plate assembly.
The spring loaded upper and lower breaker plate assembly is replaced by a base plate mounted to base casting and fitted with a magnetic pickup assembly secured by a retaining ring. The breaker cam is replaced by an armature with poles and secured to sleeve and plate assembly. Movement of these poles passing by core of magnetic pickup assembly signals module to turn primary current off. Diaphragm assembly has a different rod. The shaft gear, weights, springs, cap and rotor have not been changed.