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Distributor Reassembly / Ignition Wire Inspection and Test

16-51prose procedure
Reassemble the distributor in the reverse order of disassembly.
  1. 1
    Install the rotor, then turn it so that it faces in the direction shown (toward the No. 1 cylinder).
    Top view of the distributor with the rotor installed, with an arrow showing the direction the rotor should face (toward the No. 1 cylinder).
  2. 2
    Set the thrust washer and coupling on the shaft.
  3. 3
    Check that the rotor is still pointing toward the No. 1 cylinder, then align the index mark on the housing with the index mark on the coupling.
    View of the distributor housing/coupling showing the alignment of the index mark on the housing with the index mark on the coupling.
  4. 4
    Drive in the pin and secure it with the pin retainer.

Ignition Wire Inspection and Test

  1. 1
    Check the condition of the wire terminals. If any terminal is corroded, clean it, and if it is broken or distorted, replace the wire.
    Spark plug wire with a note to check for broken, corroded, or bent terminals.
  2. 2
    Connect ohmmeter probes and measure resistance.
    Ignition Wire Resistance: 25,000 ohms max. at 20°C (70°F)
    Ohmmeter connected across the ends of a spark plug wire to measure its resistance.
  3. 3
    If resistance exceeds 25,000 ohms, replace the ignition wire.
Ignition Wire Resistance
25,000 ohms max. at 20°C (70°F)

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