Distributor Assembly Overhaul

Fig. 9 Exploded view of distributor. 1985 models less turbocharger, 1986-88 Colt w/1500cc engine (1986-88 Ram 50 & 1987-88 Ram Raider w/Mitsubishi distributor, similar):

Disassemble
1. Clamp distributor assembly into a suitable vise, then remove retaining clips and distributor cap with seal ring, Fig. 9.

Fig. 10 Removing vacuum controller:

2. Remove rotor from rotor shaft, then the vacuum controller attaching screws, Fig. 10.

Fig. 11 Removing igniter:

3. Remove igniter attaching screws, then the igniter and black lead wire, Fig. 11.

Fig. 12 Removing signal rotor shaft:

4. Remove signal rotor shaft and breaker plate attaching screws, then the signal rotor shaft and breaker plate, Fig. 12.

Fig. 13 Separating signal rotor from shaft:

5. Separate signal rotor shaft from signal rotor as shown, Fig. 13.

Fig. 14 Removal and installation of governor springs and retainers:

6. Remove two spring retainers using suitable pliers, then the two governor springs, Fig. 14.
7. Remove two governor weights, Fig. 14, then mark location of drive gear with relationship to distributor shaft.

Fig. 15 Removal and installation of roll pin:

8. Place drive gear on a block of wood, then remove roll pin using a suitable drift, Fig. 15.
9. Remove drive gear and washer from distributor shaft, then the distributor shaft from housing.