PRESTOLITE Bid Ignition System: Overhaul: Distributor: Reassembly
- If bearings were replaced, press upper bearing 3/32" below edge of support ribs in casting and lower bearing 3/32" inside end of casting. Install shaft, shims, gear and roll pin. End play should not exceed 0.010" and shaft must rotate freely.
- Install sensor assembly on vacuum chamber bracket. Make certain that tip of sensor is located properly in summing bar. See Fig 2. Place spring in its proper position on sensor, then route leads around pivot pin. Install grommet in distributor bowl while making certain leads will not be hooked by trigger wheel.
- Place trigger wheel on shaft so sensor core is located midway between wheel teeth. See ADJUSTMENTS in this article. Tighten sensor locking screw. Support distributor shaft and press trigger wheel until it just touches a 0.050" wire gauge inserted between wheel teeth and sensor base. Add 4 drops of oil to felt wick. Install dust shield, rotor and distributor cap.
Courtesy of AMERICAN MOTORS/RENAULT CORP.
Courtesy of AMERICAN MOTORS/RENAULT CORP.