Distributor overhaul...

I got the box down from the loft with the distributor assembly, HT leads, coil and Lumenition electronic ignition kit. I started by stripping the distributor and putting the parts into the cleaner. I removed the one from the donor car but with 98,000 miles on it and looks worn and rusty.

The donor car also had a Lumenition ignition kit which I have removed for parts or selling - they cost around £180 new.

After cleaning, I painted the distributor cap clips and the face of the retard chamber then I reassembled the unit. I do need to replace the small grommet which allow the wires out and the O ring/seal.

3hrs

Oily bits...

Too cold today to finish off the transmission tunnel painting so I started on some oily bits. First removing oil transfer housing/cover plate followed by the oil filter bowl and fitter.

Next the oil pump assembly, all of these need cleaning and painting with new O rings.

I have an oil cooler to refit which I had fitted myself many years back.

1 hr