Do you need to replace worn distributor bushings?
Replacing Worn Distributor Bushings is covered before doing Distributor Cap Quality Part 2 since a “loose” distributor shaft will substantially impact the Distributor Cap Quality Part 2 and Part 3 efforts going forward. The vector files for the Replacing Worn Distributor Bushings are:
What to do if your distributor shaft is worn?
The Top Bushing and Bottom Bushing are installed in the Distributor Base & guide the Distributor Shaft nicely if they are not worn. Lube oil in top felt & oil cap help. There is a quick inspection that can be made to see if the side to side play of the Distributor Shaft is exceeding factory allowed tolerances.
How to replace the distributor cap and rotor?
The distributor cap and rotor can be specific to the car or truck you have. To replace it, you need to get the right one for your vehicle. Go to the auto parts store and tell them the year, make and model of your vehicle. They will be able to sell you the correct cap and rotor. Open the hood to your vehicle and locate the distributor cap.
How do you replace the distributor cap on a jar?
Begin replacing the distributor cap by replacing the rotor, which can easily be worn out. It will either set in place or you will need to twist it on like you would a lid to a jar. Once the rotor is properly seated, you can then place the new distributor cap in place.
Replacing Worn Distributor Bushings is covered before doing Distributor Cap Quality Part 2 since a “loose” distributor shaft will substantially impact the Distributor Cap Quality Part 2 and Part 3 efforts going forward. The vector files for the Replacing Worn Distributor Bushings are:
The Top Bushing and Bottom Bushing are installed in the Distributor Base & guide the Distributor Shaft nicely if they are not worn. Lube oil in top felt & oil cap help. There is a quick inspection that can be made to see if the side to side play of the Distributor Shaft is exceeding factory allowed tolerances.
When to remove the distributor on a rotor?
If yes, it should start. If no, see below. The distributor needs to be removed if the rotor doesn’t point to #1 terminal. Rotate the rotor until it does. The helical gear on the distributor means the rotor has to start at a different point so it will end in the right spot.
How to replace worn worn distributor bushings with Prestolite?
The vector files for the Replacing Worn Distributor Bushings are: Although the pictures are for a Slant Six the Flathead Six with Chrysler distributor (not Prestolite) use a bushing with the same dimensions as the Slant Six. Content of the above files is as follows: