Ignition System: Distributor: Overhaul
- Remove distributor cap and rotor from distributor. Remove ignition coil dust cover and gasket. Remove nuts and disconnect wires from ignition coil, mounted on side of distributor housing. Remove screws and ignition coil from distributor housing.
- Remove distributor wire from distributor housing. Remove screw and condenser from side of distributor housing. To check pick-up coil, see PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE and PICK-UP COIL AIR GAP under IGNITION CHECKS (DISTRIBUTOR TYPE IGNITION SYSTEM) in BASIC TESTING article. Pick-up coil and distributor must be replaced as an assembly if defective.
- To check ignition coil resistance, see IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE under IGNITION CHECKS (DISTRIBUTOR TYPE IGNITION SYSTEM) in BASIC TESTING article. Replace ignition coil if resistance is not within specification.
- To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Apply Seal Packing (08826-0080) at ignition coil-to-distributor housing surface before installing ignition coil on distributor housing.
- Ensure wires to ignition coil are properly engaged in grooves on side of ignition coil and wires do not contact the pick-up coil assembly. Use NEW gasket when installing ignition coil dust cover.