Distributor: Testing and Inspection

NOTICE: "Cold" and "Hot" in the following sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves.
"Cold" is from -10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F) and
"Hot" is from 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).




1. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAP
- Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the distributor cap from the distributor housing.
2. REMOVE ROTOR




3. INSPECT AIR GAP
- Using SST, measure the air gap between the signal rotor and pickup coil projection. SST 09240-00020

Air gap: 0.2 - 0.45 mm (0.008 - 0.018 in.)

- If the air gap is not as specified, replace the distributor housing assembly.
4. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR




5. INSPECT SIGNAL GENERATOR (PICKUP COIL) RESISTANCE
- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals.

Pickup coil resistance:
Cold: 135 - 220 Ohms
Hot: 175 - 255 Ohms

- If the resistance is not as specified, replace the distributor housing assembly.
6. RECONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR
7. REINSTALL ROTOR
8. REINSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP
- Install a new packing and distributor cap with the 2 bolts.




SHAFT INSPECT
- Turn the shaft and check that it is not rough or worn.
- If it feels rough or worn, replace the distributor housing assembly.