More Distributor repair questions...
#1
Three Wheelin'
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I am in the midst of replacing the distributor belt... it is all apart on my work bench. Question, what parts get lubricated with the Bosch grease? I see the remains of some grease on the inside of the belt housing, but I know you don't want grease on the belt. The secondary ball bearing appears sealed? I did not look all that close. Where else?
For anyone trying to remove the distributor from the engine, I found that it helped to carefuly spray some PB Blaster (penetrating oil) on the stud and where the shaft goes into the engine. Also, I did not want to hammer or force the distributor, so I used a full size crowbar and was able to get the curved end under the primary body and have the curve against the engine and kept applying a rocking force. It did take a while... then suddenly it moved about a 1/4" out. A little more and I was able to pull it out. No hammering, but I did curse alot!!!!!!
Any input is much appreciated
For anyone trying to remove the distributor from the engine, I found that it helped to carefuly spray some PB Blaster (penetrating oil) on the stud and where the shaft goes into the engine. Also, I did not want to hammer or force the distributor, so I used a full size crowbar and was able to get the curved end under the primary body and have the curve against the engine and kept applying a rocking force. It did take a while... then suddenly it moved about a 1/4" out. A little more and I was able to pull it out. No hammering, but I did curse alot!!!!!!
Any input is much appreciated
#3
Three Wheelin'
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Belt replacement is complete!!! I applied the grease at and under the little plastic rub pads and pivot points of each advance mechanisms.
Everything went back in correct the first time
From the first time I took the car out for a test drive and now again a couple of days later... the car/engine feels smoother, tighter, responsive than before. I don't know if this is just a false preception or what. The car has only 33K miles and the old belt looked 'fine' but since I was in there, I changed it anyway. I was getting some random misfire on cylinder 3 and 6 and that appears to have gone away.... so far for now. I was careful to try and route the cables better. But the car seems to run better. Ten year old belt..., I reccomend replacing it!!!!
Everything went back in correct the first time
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From the first time I took the car out for a test drive and now again a couple of days later... the car/engine feels smoother, tighter, responsive than before. I don't know if this is just a false preception or what. The car has only 33K miles and the old belt looked 'fine' but since I was in there, I changed it anyway. I was getting some random misfire on cylinder 3 and 6 and that appears to have gone away.... so far for now. I was careful to try and route the cables better. But the car seems to run better. Ten year old belt..., I reccomend replacing it!!!!