Colony Park V8-302 5.0L VIN F FI (1985)
NOTE:
The hole in the shaft and gear must be lined up as accurately as possible to assure ease of roll pin insertion.
Figure 17 - Shaft and Gear
16.
Place a 5/8 inch deep well socket over the shaft and gear (Figure 17) and press gear to align with original drill hole.
NOTE:
If the gear holes do not align, the gear must be removed and repressed on. A drift punch will not align the holes. As in the collar, the holes
should align.
17.
Insert new roll pin (refer to chart following Step 8 in the removal procedure) through the gear and shaft. Pin should have proper extrusion, as
referenced in same chart.
18.
If the armature was removed, replace and torque screws to 25-35 in.-lbs.
19.
Check distributor for free movement over full rotation of shaft.
NOTE:
If the armature hits the stator, replace the entire distributor.
20.
Wipe back of module and distributor module mounting face free of all dirt.
21.
Apply grease (No. WA10) to the back of the module and spread evenly (thin, even coverage).
22.
Turn the distributor base upside down such that the stator connector is in full view.
23.
Insert the module and watch that the three module pins are inserted into the stator connector. Fully seat the module into the connector and against
base.
24.
Reinstall two module screws and torque to specification (25-35 in.-lbs.).
25.
Reinstall the distributor into block per distributor replacement procedure.
26.
Connect TFI module to wiring harness.
27.
Replace rotor and torque screws to specification.
28.
Replace cap and torque screws to specification.
29.
Re-time engine.
