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Distributor R & I

  1. Disconnect distributor from wiring harness. Mark position of No. 1 cylinder wire tower on distributor base for reference when installing distributor.
  2. Loosen distributor cap hold-down screws. Remove cap straight off distributor to prevent damage to rotor blade and spring. Position cap and attached wires aside.
  3. Remove rotor, pulling upward to remove it from the distributor shaft and armature. Remove distributor hold-down bolt and clamp. Remove distributor, pulling upward. Cover distributor opening in the cylinder block or head with clean shop towel. To install, reverse removal procedure.