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Ignition System: Overhaul: Disassembly

  1. Loosen ground strap and remove static shield from distributor cap. See Figure. Remove cap, rotor, carbon brush and spring. Remove dust cover.
  2. Remove connector from distributor (connects Hall generator and harness leading to idle stabilizer). Remove retaining snap ring and trigger wheel (segmented shutter). Remove washers. Remove screws and lift out Hall sending unit and connecting socket.
  3. Remove base plate and vacuum unit. Remove pin and distributor drive pinion and shims.