Re: [DML] Pick up coil probs

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

I'm puzzled.... are you doing this with the distributor still in the 
engine? Sheesh, that's a tough way to do it :-) You need to remove the 
vacuum advance diaphragm, and un plug the ignition feed to be able to 
lift out the insides. You also have to remove the two circlips on the 
main shaft. They can be extremely stubborn and a pain to strip down even 
when you have the distributor out!

If you get really stuck, I have a good secondhand DeLorean dizzy on the 
shelf.

Martin
#1458
#4426
DeLorean Motors UK

Henry wrote:

> Nothing ever goes smoothly for me with projects like this...It was going so well - I knew something was going to happen.
>
> I set out to replace a faulty pick-up coil in the distributor. I get great directions from Dave T, Dave S, and Rob Grady (thanks all!!!). I labeled everything and took notes and pictures. I removed the fuel lines and moved the air box and got to the distributor. Removed the wires, cap and rotor. I can now see the pick-up coil, but do not know how to get to it to replace it. I see a small spring clip. It was a pain, but I removed it slightly mangled, but still usable. But I still can't get the metal plate on top of the pick-up coil off. So the only thing I can see to do next is remove the three small allen bolts in there. I loosen the first two easily... then the third one strips! I don't know if it was stripped to begin with or if I did it. Now I can't get it lose at all. HELP! What to do next? I'm totally stuck.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Hank #1619