how to get plastic cover off distributor
November 30th, 2014, 08:52 AM
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how to get plastic cover off distributor
My name is Brenda and have a 1984 Delta 88 royal Brougham.
I am trying to get plastic cover on top of distributor off so I can get to spark plug wires. The repair manual does not show. Thank you
I am trying to get plastic cover on top of distributor off so I can get to spark plug wires. The repair manual does not show. Thank you
November 30th, 2014, 08:59 AM
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Sounds like you still have original GM plus wires. The ring that you're talking about just comes off with gentle massaging of the plug wire top. Chances are really good that your replacement wires won't have the little glove that ring sits in, so I'd just take the whole top off first and work on it off of the car.
November 30th, 2014, 10:32 AM
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Thank you for your replies
Thank you Tru-Blue 442 regarding the tabs, yes I see them now I can get it off now. I can do this!!
Thank you Allan R. my new wires do not have the little part that the ring sits in.
Thank you Allan R. my new wires do not have the little part that the ring sits in.
November 30th, 2014, 05:18 PM
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Are you assured that you can get the plug wires back on in the correct order? You have a manual and all that?
It's not that hard, but there are a couple of details to learn... firing order and cylinder numbering [shown on the intake manifold for your convenience], and which way 'round the distributor rotates [CCW as viewed from above].
It's not that hard, but there are a couple of details to learn... firing order and cylinder numbering [shown on the intake manifold for your convenience], and which way 'round the distributor rotates [CCW as viewed from above].
December 1st, 2014, 05:10 PM
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Octania, Professur & Oldcutlass.
Octania, yes I am going to do 1 at a time and have manual for reference. I hope I get it right.
Professur, Good idea on pics. I will do that too.
Oldcutlass, Thank you.
Professur, Good idea on pics. I will do that too.
Oldcutlass, Thank you.
December 1st, 2014, 06:17 PM
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right, then
you are replacing the cap and rotor while in there, right?
Replacing one at a time is a good option to start with; knowing how to wire it from scratch is superb.
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
repeat until it is memorized...
you are replacing the cap and rotor while in there, right?
Replacing one at a time is a good option to start with; knowing how to wire it from scratch is superb.
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
repeat until it is memorized...
December 2nd, 2014, 05:40 AM
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December 2nd, 2014, 08:40 AM
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Yes, but bet ya a dollar most peeps will not understand it, in spite of the extra casting that says clearly 'firing order'. Of course if they're working from the passenger side of the car that's not as easy to see especially if the intake is grimy. I don't believe aftermarket intakes have that casting, just OEM.
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