Distributor - Disassembly, Test and Reassembly Procedure
84olds4SUBJECT DISTRIBUTOR DISASSEMBLY, TEST AND NUMBER: 84-T-19
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
DATE: December 3, 1984
MODELS/YEARS 1982-84 FIRENZA
SECTION: 6D
The following procedure for the 1.8L OHC engine (VIN Code 0) is being supplied for your information. This engine is used on the Oldsmobile Firenza from late 1982 to 1984.
1.. A typical distributor used with a separately mounted coil is shown.
2. Check ignition coil with ohmmeter for opens and grounds:
Step 1 - Use high scale. Should read very high (infinite).
If not, replace coil.
Step 2 - Use low scale. Should read very low or zero. If
not, replace coil.
Step 3 - Use high scale. Should not read infinite. If it
does, replace coil.
3. Remove rotor and pick up coil leads from module.
4. Connect ohmmeter Part 1 and Part 2.
5. Observe ohmmeter flex leads by hand to check for intermittent opens. Step 1 - Should read infinite at all times. If not, pickup coil is defective. Step 2 - Should read one steady value between 500- 1500 ohms as leads are flexed by hand. If not, pickup coil is defective.
6. Remove spring. Drive roll pin from tang drive and remove shaft assembly. Mark tang drive and shaft for correct reassembly.
7. To remove pickup coil, remove thin "C" washer (waved retaining ring).
8. Lift pickup coil assembly straight up to remove from distributor.
9. Disconnect wiring connectors from module. Remove two screws to remove module with an approved module tester. REASSEMBLY
10. Wipe distributor base and module clean, apply silicone lubricant between module and base for heat dissipitation.
11. Attach module to base. Attach wiring connectors to module.
12. Assemble pickup and thin "C" washer.
13. Assembly shaft, drive parts and roll pin.
14. Spin shaft to insure that teeth do not touch.
15. Loosen, then retighten pickup coil teeth to eliminate contact.
16. Install rotor and cap.