best way to fit????

[stokie1985]

Hi guys and gals, I've recently bought a second hand but virtually brand new distributor for my 1993 1.3lx micra, as my old 1 is packing in slowly. I just need some advice on the best way of fitting the new 1, as I've never had to replace 1 before, on my other micras. Can anyone do me a step by step tutorial, or a video of how to replace it properly???? Thanks in advance for any advice or help you may offer.

Ryan aka stokie1985
Owner of a 3 door k11 1.3lx

 

[Huggy444]

@pollyp should help

 

[stokie1985]

Thanks mateote="Huggy444, post: 650951, member: 15328"]@pollyp should help [/quote]
Tha

 

[pollyp]

It's really easy.

Unplug the rear loom connections and HT leads off the current dizzy.

Mark, note, or photo the precise angle of the dizzy relative to the engine head.

Remove the two 12mm bolts holding it to the head and just pull the dizzy out.

With the replacement dizzy I'd always recommend removing the cap and inspect the 4 contact points inside for any white oxide and wirebrush it clean to ensure good cold start spark
http://www.micra.org.uk/index.php?posts/500361

To fit the new dizzy, peak inside the dizzy hole in the engine head to note the position of the offset notch at the end of the cam shaft.

Rotate the dizzy shaft till the notched tip is at the same angle.

Insert and jiggle the dizzy into the hole and it should eventually slot in.

Insert the bolts, position the dizzy to the same angle as before, tighten the bolts.

Reconnect the loom and HT leads.

Preferably warm up the engine then check the idle timing is 15deg at 750rpm with a strobe tool