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DELCO-REMY Transistorized: Overhaul: Disassembly

Remove rotor, centrifugal advance weights and weight springs. Remove tachometer drive gear if so equipped. Remove distributor shaft drive gear roll pin and slide drive gear and thrust washer from shaft,

NOTE: Support drive gear shoulder when driving out roll pin to prevent damage to drive gear.

Remove governor band from distributor housing and disassemble governor valve. Remove mainshaft from distributor housing and remove advance weight base and pole piece from mainshaft. Remove complete magnetic pickup assembly.

NOTE: It may be necessary to first remove vacuum advance unit mounting screws.

Remove vacuum advance unit, brass and felt washers and any damaged oil seals.