SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
IGNITION SYSTEM
Replacing Distributor Gear
Removal
1.
2.
3.
Remove rotor and sensor wheel.
Remove roll pin, washer and driven gear from distributor shaft.
Check for side play between shaft and distributor housing bushings. Maximum side play
is 0.002 in. (0.05 mm).
4.
5.
Remove shaft from housing.
Check shaft for warp with a dial indicator and V-blocks. Maximum runout is 0.002 in.
(0.05
mm).
Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lubricate shaft with engine oil.
Install E-clip on shaft in housing.
Install washer on shaft.
If installing original gear, slide onto shaft and install roll pin.
IMPORTANT: Gear will only fit in one direction.
5.
6.
If installing a new gear, slide gear onto shaft and align hole in gear with hole in shaft.
Using these holes as a guide, drill through other side of gear with a 3/16 in. carbide
tipped drill bit.
IMPORTANT: If gear only has a dimple, you MUST drill through one side of the gear
before you slide it onto the shaft. In most cases, it is recommended that you have a
machine shop drill the new gear.
a
b
c
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a - 3/16 in. Carbide Tip Drill Bit
b - Gear
c - V-Block
7.
8.
Install rotor and sensor wheel.
Install distributor.
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OCTOBER 1999
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| Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 305 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 350 CID |
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