PRESTOLITE Bid Ignition System: Overhaul: Distributor: Disassembly
- Remove distributor cap, rotor and dust shield. Using puller, remove trigger wheel. DO NOT press on inner small shaft, use a spacer over end of large shaft. Make sure jaws of puller are placed under shoulder of trigger wheel. See Figure .
- Loosen locking screw using needle nose pliers. Lift sensor lead grommet out of distributor bowl. Pull sensor leads out of slot and from around sensor spring pivot pin. Lift and release sensor spring, making sure it clears leads. Slide sensor off bracket.
- Remove vacuum chamber only if replacement is required. Clean dirt and grease distributor body. Materials used for sensor and vacuum chamber require no lubrication.