Escort L4-98 1.6L SOHC VIN 5 FI (1985)
Hall Effect Sensor: Technical Service Bulletins
Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure
Article No. 85-4-21
DISTRIBUTOR UNIVERSAL - ALL - STATOR REPLACEMENT
FORD 1983-1985 ESCORT, EXP, TEMPO, CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD, LTD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983-1985 LYNX, TOPAZ, CAPRI, COUGAR, MARQUIS, GRAND MARQUIS, LINCOLN,
CONTINENTAL, MARK VII
LIGHT TRUCK 1984-1985 BRONCO II, 1983-1985 RANGER, 1985 F-100 THRU F-250, 1984-1985 ECONOLINE
The stator assembly (-12A112-) is now a serviceable component for the above vehicles. The procedures to be used when
servicing the stator assembly are as follows:
1.6L EFI and 1.6L EFI T/C DISTRIBUTOR W/TFI
STATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Removal
1.
Using a screwdriver, remove the distributor cap and position it and the attached wires aside so as not to interfere with
work area.
2.
Disconnect the TFI module from the harness.
3.
Remove the distributor from the engine block.
4.
Remove the rotor.
5.
Remove the drive coupling spring with a small screwdriver or ice pick. Take care not to damage the drive coupling or
spring.
6.
a. Using an air hose, blow dirt and oil from the drive end of the distributor.
b.
Put a small paint dot on the drive coupling and the shaft to note orientation for re-assembly.
Figure 31 - Distributor Support Tool
c.
Place the distributor support tool (Figure 31) in a vise and tighten or open the vise jaws wide enough to let pin drop
out of the coupling but not so wide that the coupling is not supported.
