Distributor Rotor Assembly

By Dave Rongey
Summary: Removing the Distributor Rotor Assembly

The Distributor Rotor Assembly

Lets take a look at the Distributor Rotor Assembly.

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The Distributor Rotor Assembly Location

Under the Hood - Distributor Rotor

Distributor Rotor Removal

Caution: Some rotors do not come off easily.
Problem: The rotor is stuck and breaks off, and the metal base of the rotor needs to be replaced.

IMPORTANT:
The black plastic container at the top left of the distributor shaft is the Ignition Control Module (ICM) which may need replacing, especially of it is found that the spark plugs were not producing spark or a test of the spark plug wires did not indicate that power was being sent to the spark plugs when the distributor cap was in place. In some cases this may be the one faulty part which will prevent the engine from starting. To replace this part the rotor and dust shield will need to be removed and there are two phillips screws that hold the module in place. These screws are known to be tough to loosen up and may require using a impact screwdriver.

Solution for Distributor Rotor Removal

Removing a Stuck Distributor Rotor Base

NOTE: This is actually a pipe flaring tool, however a small gear puller locks pretty much the same except the two arms are not solid but adjustable so that they will swing in and latch behind the stuck rotor base so the puller can do it's job of sliding forward.

I Hope this Description of the Distributor Rotor Assembly Helps You!

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