Distributors & Ignition Systems: Overhaul: Disassembly
- Remove distributor cap and rotor. See Figure. Remove centrifugal advance components as an assembly by removing screw in top of shaft. A socket or box wrench should be used for this purpose.
- If governor assembly is further disassembled, be sure 2 different springs are properly identified for correct reassembly. Remove wire clamp screw and clamp. Remove 2 screws securing pick-up coil assembly and IC ignitor and remove them as an assembly.
- Remove 2 screws securing vacuum diaphragm assembly. Disengage vacuum diaphragm from breaker assembly. Remove 2 screws retaining breaker assembly, and lift assembly from distributor housing.
- Remove 2 screws for bearing retainer plate. Lift out plate. Mark location of drive gear on distributor shaft for later reassembly alignment. Drive out roll pin and remove drive gear. Lift distributor shaft and bearing assembly from housing. Remove housing seal.