after I replace the distributor, do I need to adjust the timing again? I assume I need a timing gun if adjustment is needed.
thanks for any input.
yes , you will need a timing light. You might be able to get it close with out one but if you use the light you will know that the timing is set correctly.
so, usually is it the distributor that fail, or just the rotor and cap are failing? i rather not change the distributor if it’s not needed.
kpl, the distributor is basically the general term for all the parts inside. it consists of things like the cap itself, rotor, ignitor, coil, bearing, etc. what kinds of problems are you having that you need to replace the whole assembly?
Pretty much inside the distributor are the things you mentioned plus the ignitor and coil. I would change out the cap and rotor regularly simply because they are cheap and are ment to wear.
If that doesn’t fix your problem, check your ignitor and coil. My ignitor died on me once and I had to change that out. If you have a Helms manual, it will tell you how to troubleshoot these components so that you don’t have to change out the whole distributor ($$$).
What year is your teg? I believe there was a recall on 92-93 distributors for faulty bearings.
I am having a problem with my teg right now, and I’m just troubleshooting to find out whether it’s the coil or ignitor … those three things (distributor bearing, ignition coil, ignitor) are the usual culprits on out tegs … they tend to fail :(.
my teg is a 92 LS. I’m having a rough/bouncing idle rpm and some metal clicking noise near the valve cover/intake area. I adjusted the idle air screw, but that just raised my idle rpm without fixing the bouncing problem. so I wanna see if it is my rotor/cap, and they are cheap parts too. But I don’t wanna change the whole dist. assy because the ignitor and coil are expensive.