Tempo L4-140 2.3L CFI (1985)
TEST PROCEDURE
TEST RESULT TEST RESOLUTION
TEST 5
Step 1.
Turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position.
NOTE: Stator condition
performed or test is not
Step 2.
Remove the coil wire from the distributor cap and
must exist when test is
ground it.
conclusive.
Step 3.
Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position
Step 4.
Attach the positive (+) VOM lead to the TFI module
side of the SPOUT connector.
Step 5.
Bump the starter until the voltage level drops to less
than 6 volts with the engine not moving.
Step 6.
Is the voltage at the TFI connector less than 0.5
Yes
Stator assembly is OK
volts?
No
Replace the stator
assembly.
UNIVERSAL DISTRIBUTOR W/EEC (OTHER THAN 1.6L)
STATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
Do not attempt to replace the stator without an arbor press.
Removal
1.
Using a screwdriver, remove the distributor cap, position the cap and wires aside so as not to interfere with the work area. - Remove TFI module
connector.
2.
Remove distributor from block per the distributor removal procedure.
3.
Remove rotor.
4.
Remove the two screws holding the TFI module to the base.
5.
Remove the module, wipe the grease from the base and module, keeping the surfaces free of dirt.
6.
If the distributor uses the push-on rotor, remove the two screws holding the armature and remove the armature.
NOTE:
Hold the gear to loosen the armature screws, do not hold the armature.
7.
To ease re-assembly, mark with a felt tip pen, the armature, gear and collar if present (Refer to the following chart.) to note orientation.
8.
Remove and discard pins in gear and collar if present (Refer to chart.).
Figure 22 - Bearing Removal
9.
Invert the distributor and place in the Axle Bearing/ Seal Plate (Tool T75L-1165-B) and press off the gear using the Bearing Removal Tool
(75L-1165-A) as shown in Figure 22.
10.
Deburr and polish shaft with emery paper and wipe such that the shaft slides out freely from distributor base.
11.
Remove shaft assembly.