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Electronic Ignition: Overhaul: Distributor: Disassembly

  1. Remove distributor cap, then remove rotor by prying under upper part of rotor with 2 screwdrivers. Remove 2 screws attaching vacuum control unit to distributor housing. Disconnect vacuum control arm from upper plate and remove vacuum control unit.
  2. Using 2 screwdrivers, pry reluctor off of shaft. Be careful not to damage or distort reluctor teeth. Remove 2 screws attaching lower plate to distributor housing and lift out lower plate, upper plate, and pick-up coils as an assembly.
  3. If distributor shaft side play is more than 0.006", replace housing assembly or shaft and governor assembly. If gear is either worn or damaged, it must be replaced.
  4. Scribe a line on the bottom of distributor shaft in a direct line with the original distributor drive gear retaining pin hole. Remove drive gear retaining pin and drive gear. Use a file to clean burrs from around pin hole in distributor shaft and remove lower thrust washer. Push distributor shaft up and remove it through top of distributor housing.
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