Ignition System - Electronic: Overhaul: Distributor: Disassembly
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove distributor from vehicle. Remove distributor cap by releasing spring clips. Pull off rotor from keyed shaft. Remove anti-flash shield. Remove snap ring holding reluctor to distributor shaft. Remove plain washer, "O" ring, and felt pad.
- Remove U-shaped key, and lift reluctor from distributor shaft. Remove attaching screws or roll pin, and lift vacuum advance unit from base plate peg. Do not loosen 2 barrel nuts securing pick-up coil. However, loosen mounting screws to remove pick-up coil and base plate assembly.
- Drive pin from drive gear collar. Check shaft for burrs, and remove distributor shaft from housing. Disassemble auto-advance mechanism as necessary.