FITTING ROTOR ARM & DIZZY

[ELZE]

Just changed the plugs and managed LHS leads & Coil lead before the rain stopped play. The RHS looks a bit of a pig to thread the leads through but will tackle it tomorrow in good light and dry weather.

I followed the good advice from here to ensure I used a good plug socket with a rubber insert to grasp the plug on retreaval, however had problems leaving the socket behind after fitting the new plug Rubber gripper would just not let go. solved it with emery paper

The rotor arm has 2 holes in it and was wondering before I take off the dizzy, is the rotor screwed in? If so how is it possible to get in to it or even see what your groping at

The bottom bolt on the dizzy will be bad enough, Jesus it's all a bit tight in there

Whats the best angle of attack???

[Simon Jones]

Yes, 2 cross head screws hold the rotor arm in place. Some info here might help:
http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... lit=+Rotor
http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... lit=+Rotor

[ELZE]

Simon

Thanks for your response, will give it a whirl tommorow when the vino effects ware off! It is the weekend!!

[haydn callow]

I replaced the cross head screws with 'Allen' head bolts......much easier.

[ELZE]

I replaced the cross head screws with 'Allen' head bolts......much easier.

Don't suppose you can get them at B&Q Specialist fixings outlet up the road but not open weekends Maybe I will just wait. I would like a few spares anyway just in case I drop one and loose it, and there is every possibility given their location. I suppose this is where the arthritis and bent fingers becomes useful

Thanks guys

[mikeWalsall]

To remove and replace two Phillips screws .. I used a magnetised 1/4" square drive



Put some rag under the dizzy body to catch them if they fell ..



Also a magnetised 'pick up' tool handy 'just in case' ..



and a wireless CCTV ..



...which was of limited use to check all came off and went back as it should ...



Double check that the carbon pick up in the middle of the dizzy cap is in pace ..



The dizzy cap is marked with the firing order ..



.. so are the plug leads ..



I also marked them on the head ..



Jobs a gud 'un ..

[ELZE]

To remove and replace two Phillips screws .. I used a magnetised 1/4" square drive



Put some rag under the dizzy body to catch them if they fell ..



Also a magnetised 'pick up' tool handy 'just in case' ..



and a wireless CCTV ..



...which was of limited use to check all came off and went back as it should ...



Double check that the carbon pick up in the middle of the dizzy cap is in pace ..



The dizzy cap is marked with the firing order ..



.. so are the plug leads ..



I also marked them on the head ..



Jobs a gud 'un ..

Well the sun popped out for a wee while this morning so ithought I would get stuck in and complete the job. Removed the dizzy no problem although the bottom screw needed an upside down approach and a swivel wrist, two hands to guide the socket and a blind persons intuition.

Once off I went straight for the rotor arm. Managed first screw then noticed that the other one was out of reach/sight so I flicked the ignition key and give it a wee clcik which rotated it at exactly the right position (should have done this first )

New rotor fitted in 5 minutes but I see what you meant by changing the screws for allen bolts! will definitely scource those for next time.

Dizzy back on and changed the last 3 leads. I must say that having the firing order marked on cap and leads makes a hell of a difference. I am used to working on classic cars where you need a manual to work out the firing order especially on the Ford V6.

Test drive along the coast for an ice cream and boy what a difference Might be my imagination but even the auto changes seam smoother somehow

Well worth the time and efffort as I reckon the old gal has not had that done for a while I bet.

On another note, I found a jos stick in the engine bay ??? Those Japs must have been doing mobile Yoga parties or something in here

Thanks to all who posted for all your comments and advice.