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Someone Take a Look at My Distributor [Pics]

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Webb

Webb

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Hey, changed out the points for the first time on my TR6 just a minute ago, and something's up. New points, condenser, low tension lead and block, and whatever that tiny wire that runs from below the points plate to the case of the distributor is called. You can see it as the shiny copper wire in the picture. Anyway, it will turn over but won't start. I checked compression on all cylinders right before I did this, so it's slightly possible that it's flooded, but I doubt it. What have I got hooked up wrong? Note that the condenser eyelet and low tension block eyelet ARE touching on the post. I was pretty sure that's how they came off, but couldn't remember for certain. I do have the point gap set correctly, and the points are coming apart as the distrib. shaft spins.



 
Sorry about that. Hit reply and forgot to tag the pic on there. Should show up now.
 
Webb, it appears that you have the L/T and condenser leads on top of the upper plastic bushing. They should be between the point spring and the bushing. Then a flat washer on top of the bushing, followed by the lock washer and nut.
Jeff
 
I'm sure I never got that 'layer cake' assembled in the wrong order (i.e. it's a common error).

You'll notice that the lugs on the wires have pretty big holes... now you know why.
 
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While you are there, don't forget to put a drop of oil on the big screw head that holds the cam down. Be sure it is not frozen due to the lack of oil.
 
Ah yes. Thanks fellas. Much appreciated. Runs like a charm now.
 
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Looks like you need a smear of point lube on the rubbing block too. Without it the dist lobes will wear.
 
Good call. Will lithium grease work alright? Or is there special distributor grease made?
 
Bosch and Standard/Blue Streak still sell the little tubes at most competent parts stores. It is somewhat of a high temperature grease so it doesn't go flying everywhere as the engine warms up and the rpm's go up.
 
It's not meant to be applied like wheel bearing grease either.
 
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