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Tr8 Models: Disassembly

  1. Remove negative battery cable and then remove distributor from vehicle. Remove cap, rotor, anti-flash cover and felt pad.
  2. Remove snap ring, plain washer and rubber "O" ring. Remove timing rotor carefully. Remove 3 screws, spring washers and washer. Remove wire grommet and electronic control module assembly as a unit.
    Fig 1: Disassembled View of TR8 Distributor
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  3. Remove 2 screws, 2 spring washers and washer to release vacuum unit, rubber gasket and capacitor. Tap out drive gear pin. Remove drive gear and thrust washer. Be sure shaft is free of burrs, and remove shaft from housing.
  4. Remove plastic collar and control springs, but do not attempt to disassemble further.