When does the rotor button point to the distributor cap?
If I have the #1 piston up were should the rotor button be pointing when I pull the distributor cap off. My car has an automatic transmission. The rotor button should be pointing to the number 1 position on the distributor cap when the number 1 piston is at top dead center (on the compression stroke).
What to do if your rotor button is stuck?
Rotor button stuck on the distributor. One way to remove. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.
How do you remove the rotor from a distributor?
Many caps have hinged clips fastened to the distributor itself that hold the cap on. These can be popped off by hand or with a flat head screwdriver. The cap may also be bolted on, in which case locate the bolts (or screws) and remove them with a socket or a screwdriver. Remove the rotor located under the distributor cap.
Where is the distributor cap on my car?
Open the hood. Locate the distributor. It may help to have a shop manual for your particular make and model of car, but this is generally an easy part to find since it has all of the spark plug wires coming out of it and running to the engine’s spark plugs. Remove the distributor cap without pulling the spark plug wires off.
If I have the #1 piston up were should the rotor button be pointing when I pull the distributor cap off. My car has an automatic transmission. The rotor button should be pointing to the number 1 position on the distributor cap when the number 1 piston is at top dead center (on the compression stroke).
Can you put a new cap on a rotor?
When you put a new cap and rotor on, the position of the rotor isn’t an issue, it only fits in one position. Likewise the cap only fits in one position too. The trick is making sure you hook up the plug wires to the proper position on the new cap.
Do you have to note the position of the rotor?
You don’t have to note the position of the rotor if you are only replacing the distributor cap and rotor. The rotor only goes on one way and nothing gets moved to alter the timing. Even if the distributor itself were pulled from the engine and installed incorrectly, the mechanic would know very quickly.
What’s the best way to replace a distributor cap?
A good tip is to start at the 12 o’clock position on the distributor cap, and mark them in order in a clockwise motion. This will ensure that when you reinstall the spark plug wires on the new distributor cap they will be in order.