RaWrZie

Ok so ummm...I don't seem to find anything on my dizzy in the haynes manual. So I'm coming here.

Nothing in search either.

I need help inserting my new dizzy. Pictures would be nice.

I got it together and could've sworn I copied exactly how the spark wires were inserted on my old dizzy. (Wrong one...was an LS...made my car jerk like a b****.) Maybe it's different since this is the right dizzy?
I started my car after inserted my new one and it'll turn over and sputter like it's about to go on but doesn't? Why?

Which way do the spark wires go?

Any help would be appreciated.

elektronsi

could be in 180degrees off

or firing order

from right to left cylinder #'s 1-4, firing order is 1342, so on dizzy

3
14
2 starting at 1 and going clockwise

RaWrZie

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by elektronsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">could be in 180degrees off

or firing order

from right to left cylinder #'s 1-4, firing order is 1342, so on dizzy

3
14
2 starting at 1 and going clockwise</TD></TR></TABLE>

If I spun it 180 wouldn't the plugs be too far away?

So:
Top is 3.
Left is 1.
Right is 4.
Bottom is 2.

Right or wrong?

elektronsi

im saying you may need to sping the dizzy 180, the distance would be fine


correct


P.S. check the firing order first since its easier/faster than spinning the dizzy

wmac

offset, won't fit 180* off
this is my 94 ex distributor

CivicSpoon

You can't put the distributor in wrong. The notch on the distributor either fits or it doesn't, because it's not completely center, it's offset. Here's what the firing order is (this is an H22A, but it's the same for D-series, B-series, H-series, & F-series [probably more]):


Edit: wmac beat me to it

RunninEg6

same thing happened when replacing my dizzy, wrong firing order. i have a chilton's manual to make sure its correct

yoffer

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by elektronsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">could be in 180degrees off

or firing order

from right to left cylinder #'s 1-4, firing order is 1342, so on dizzy

3
14
2 starting at 1 and going clockwise</TD></TR></TABLE>

The dizzy will not bolt in if the dizzy rotor is spun 180*, its slotted so it will only go in one way.

RaWrZie

Thanks for each and everyones help.
Will check 1st thing in the morning.


Will update. (If I don't forget.)
&lt;3 HT.

RaWrZie

I went by the picture. Set it up as:
2 top.
4 left.
1 right.
3 bottom.

Is that right?

It starts up but still bogs. =/

EGFOUR

Could be your tps sensor???

RaWrZie

What do I do with the tps?

But is the order fine?

EGFOUR

Is it throwing a cel?

CivicSpoon

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RaWrZie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I went by the picture. Set it up as:
2 top.
4 left.
1 right.
3 bottom.

Is that right?

It starts up but still bogs. =/</TD></TR></TABLE>
no no no...

Bottom left is 1
Bottom right is 2
Top left is 3
Top right is 4

If you're going by wmac's picture, then it goes like this.

Left (firewall) is 1 (still a bottom left plug)
Top is 3 (still a top left plug)
Right (towards front of car) is 4 (still a top right plug)
Bottom is 2 (still a bottom right plug)

MonkeyMagic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RaWrZie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I went by the picture. Set it up as:
2 top.
4 left.
1 right.
3 bottom.

Is that right?

It starts up but still bogs. =/</TD></TR></TABLE>

make sure the timing is right... that is the top of the dizzy is rotated mostly back toward the firewall

RaWrZie

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSpoon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no no no...

Bottom left is 1
Bottom right is 2
Top left is 3
Top right is 4

If you're going by wmac's picture, then it goes like this.

Left (firewall) is 1 (still a bottom left plug)
Top is 3 (still a top left plug)
Right (towards front of car) is 4 (still a top right plug)
Bottom is 2 (still a bottom right plug)</TD></TR></TABLE>

Wow I freaked that up.

I'll try on my break from work.

RaWrZie

Oh and no...no cel for it.

Only cel's I have are 14 and 41.

wmac

after replacing the distributor, i always set the ignition timing with my timing gun

RaWrZie

No idea how to set the timing though. =\

RaWrZie

Ok so I guess i had it right the whole time just understood the numbers backwards.

I can get the car started. Sometimes it bogs at start up and sometimes it doesn't.

Also when I drive...it jerks randomly. Is that a dizzy problem? My mechanic said it would stop once I changed it.

Thanks for all the help so far. Putting up with my dumb ?'s.

SoHc94

check all yur grounds. jerking could be a lack of grounding of the head. which can cause u to blow yur dizzy. try loosening the three 12mm bolts a little bit and turning the whole dizzy to see if that helps a little bit. if it does a big difference. ur prolly off a tooth or sumthn on the belt. but make the the wire that goes fro

RaWrZie

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SoHc94 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check all yur grounds. jerking could be a lack of grounding of the head. which can cause u to blow yur dizzy. try loosening the three 12mm bolts a little bit and turning the whole dizzy to see if that helps a little bit. if it does a big difference. ur prolly off a tooth or sumthn on the belt. but make the the wire that goes fro </TD></TR></TABLE>

Which do I look for?
The plugs on the dizzy are to be closest to the wires right?
I'll try turning it again to see if it makes a difference.
Off on the timing belt?

I believe your missing some of your post.

SoHc94

ok listen. u have 3 bolts holding your dizzy on. if u loosen them it gives yur dizzy a little bit of turning play. try turning it and see if it help or makes things worse then report back. and yur ground. should be right above your power steering pump;.

RaWrZie

Ok I'll try that once I get back from work in the morning.
Well if I have time to do it in between.