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NIPPONDENSO Single Breaker Point Distributors: Overhaul: Disassembly

  1. Remove cap, rotor, dust cover, and terminal with insulation. Remove condenser and snap ring retaining vacuum advance rod. Remove vacuum advance unit. Remove dust gaskets. Remove breaker points and damper spring. Remove cap clamps and lead wire.
    NOTE: Record the quantity, type, sequence, and thickness of washers In use at each location during disassembly.
  2. Remove breaker plate assembly. Note positioning of cam, springs, and weights on distributor shaft. Remove attaching screw, cam, governor springs, and weights. Mark position of driven gear on shaft for reassembly reference. Remove retaining pin(s), gear, and spacing collar (if equipped) from end of shaft. Remove shaft from distributor housing.