Changing the disty in my wagon, is there any tricks I should know?

[lastchance]

Hey guys,

 

I recently bought a distributor from ShawnW and am going to install it tomorrow. Is there anything I need to know? Any special tricks or precautions I should take?

 

Thanks,

Daniel

[subiemech85]

make sure the vac. advance unit works on the replacement BEFORE you install it!!!!!

 

 

 

install it at tdc #1 you can find tdc #1 by pulling iut #1 sparkplug and sticking your finger in the hole so you can feel air pressure, then make sure the pointer is at 0*

 

now pull out the dist. the rotor should be pointed between #1 and #3!!!!!

 

then slide in the replacement, and set timing with advance line disconnected and plugged

 

after timing is set, hook up advance line to manifold, and the timing should be 20*+, now increase rpm and see if advance decreases

[naru]

now increase rpm and see if advance decreases

 

Advance should increase w/increasing rpm,not decrease.

Good advice re checking the vacuum advance.

 

No need to fool around pulling spark plugs to put #1 at TDC.

Just mark the rotor position relative to the housing before pulling the original disty and install the new one w/the same relative orientation.

[lastchance]

Naru: That's what I thought dude, I replaced the disty in my first car/subaru but it was like 7 years ago...I remember my stepdad (mechanic) telling me to mark the position of the rotor in relation to the cap.

 

 

Thanks guys,

Daniel