NOTE: Because of engine design, the rotary engine uses 2 sets
of points in the distributor. Removal and installation is basically the same
as for a single set of points.
- Raise the hood and locate the distributor. It is on the front of the engine.
- Scribe an alignment mark on the distributor cap and the distributor body.
- Remove the distributor cap and rotor. The rotor goes on the shaft only one
way.
- Disconnect the primary and condenser wires from the breaker point terminal.
Note the position of the wires before removing them from the terminal.
- Remove the screws attaching the breaker points to the base plate. If possible,
it is best to use a magnetic screwdriver to do this. The screws are very small
and can be dropped easily.
- Lift the breaker point(s) assemblies from the distributor. Remove the condenser.
- Place the breaker point(s) assemblies on the base plate. Install the attaching
screws, again using a magnetic screwdriver, if you have one.
- Install the condenser. It is always best to install a new condenser each
time you replace the points. It is just cheap insurance against condenser
failure.
- Connect the primary and condenser wires to the point(s) terminal and tighten
the connection.
- Be sure that the points are aligned.
- Set the point gap or dwell angle and install the rotor and distributor cap.
Use the alignment marks made previously and install the cap correctly.
