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  1. Remove distributor cap and rotor. Mark location of governor springs, weights and pins for reassembly in original location. Remove governor springs. Remove snap rings and governor weights. Remove governor plate retaining bolt and governor plate.
    NOTE: Governor plate locking bolt is very tight and is retained with Loctite. Use either a box wrench or socket wrench to loosen bolt.
  2. Remove governor base and signal rotor assembly. Remove 2 ignitor assembly retaining screws. Remove pick-up coil from the frame. Remove vacuum controller. Remove 2 breaker assembly retaining screws and remove breaker assembly from housing. When breaker assembly is removed, ensure it is placed in a clean work area.
  3. Remove 2 screws and bearing retainer from housing. Mark location of drive gear on distributor shaft. Place drive gear on a wooden block and remove roll pin using a pin punch. Remove drive gear from shaft. Remove distributor shaft from housing.
    Fig 1: Installing Driven Gear on Distributor Shaft Align marks and install new roll pin.
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