Distributor: Service and Repair

REPLACING VACUUM CONTROL UNIT

Remove:
- Distributor Cap.
- Rotor.
- Dust Cover.
- Vacuum Hose.

Mark Position of Distributor
- Turn distributor to obtain access to vacuum unit retaining screws.
- Remove vacuum unit.





Hook on Vacuum Unit
- Tighten screws.
- Return distributor to original position.

Fit:
- Dust Cover.
- Rotor.
- Distributor Cap.
- Vacuum Hose.
- Check / adjust ignition setting.

REPLACING DISTRIBUTOR





Removing
- Unclip distributor cap and remove dust cover.
- Turn crankshaft until rotor points towards mark in distributor body, see image.

Disconnect:
- Distributor lead.
- Vacuum hose.
- Remove distributor retaining screw and lift away distributor.





Installing
- Turn rotor approx. 60° clockwise from mark in distributor body.
- Place distributor in position and fit screw loosely.
- Check that rotor points towards mark.

Connect:
- Distributor lead.
- Vacuum hose.
- Refit distributor cap.
- Check / adjust basic ignition timing.

REPLACING IMPULSE SENDER





Removing
- Remove distributor.

Remove / Disconnect:
- Retaining clips
- Vacuum unit
- Distributor lead.
- Impulse sender screw.





Unclip Lock Ring and Remove Shims as Applicable
- Remove rotor and lock pin.
- Use two screwdrivers to pry rotor off shaft.
- Remove lock ring and lift out impulse sender.





Fit New Impulse Sender





Attach Lock Ring





Fit Rotor and Lock Pin
- If lock pin has a groove turn it to face center shaft.
- Fit shims and lock ring.





Fit / Connect:
- Impulse sender screw.
- Distributor lead.
- Vacuum unit
- Retaining clips.





- Turn Shaft and Check for Grinding etc.
- Magnets will give slight resistance to turning action.
- Refit distributor.
- Check / adjust basic ignition setting.



CHECKING SIDE PLAY OF DISTRIBUTOR SHAFT





- Max side play is 0.2 mm (0.079 in).
- Fit a new distributor if side play is greater than 0.2 mm.

LUBRICATION