so im trying to swap the dizzy on my b16,
from my understanding it is just; pulling out old dizzy, and putting in new one.
i heard somewhere that i would have to reset the timing?
so my question is, is a dizzy swap simple? what should i look out for? and if someone could break down the process for me. i like to be safe when i do things
thanks guys

 

Its fairly simple. The things you will need are a 12 mm wrench and socket with an extension along with a rachet and a timing light. Simply label the firing order if you dont know the order by heart. Notice that on your distributor that inserts into the intake cam that one side is slightly bigger. When installing the new dizzy in make sure to match that with the intake cam. Alot of people seem to make it harder than it is. If it's lined up correctly it should slide in smoothly. Tighten everything back up and put your spark plug wires back on. Try to center the dizzy when doing so. You will need to set your ignition timing back to 16* btdc

 

Ok I don't know how to set timing. Could I really f something up or should I pay someone to do it?

 

http://youtu.be/IYenegTcQbg

 

I have personally never had to reset timing after a distributor change. All you have to do is run a sharpie mark over your current distributor at the top bolt where it mounts to the engine. Run it on the distributor and the mounting point on the head. Line the mark up with your new distributor from your old one, then make a mark on your new distributor in the same spot. Line the marks up between the new distributor and the head when you install and your good to go.

Now, if this is the first time you've ever done anything like this(which I assume it is by your post), I would recommend doing it the way moua listed (the correct way) so you actually know how to do it correctly, before you go for the short cut method (which is the way I do it).

My explanation makes it sound extremely complicated, but it's very easy, just hard to explain in a clear manner.

Also, in my experience, some distributors slide in easier than others. I think it may have something to do with how many times they've been changed over, but thats beside the point. You may have to give it a shove even if it's lined up properly, so don't be afraid. If it flat out doesn't want to fit, the key way is 180 degrees out so just rotate it 180 and it will go right in. I've acutally seen them installed 180 degrees out and they just kind of wobble around as the motor rotates. You really have to be a complete f8ck up shade tree mechanic to put one in 180 out though. Just something that was worth mentioning.

Good luck.

 

ok so i think i got it for the most part... just 1 problem... i cant find my god dam service connector...is it in the same spot on a 92 DA?

 

Might be different, 92 DA is obd1 so i dont think you need to worry about it...

Also, can anyone explain to me what he means by 'the ECU will compensate and adjust the timing?'

How the heck does an ECU change timing. The distributor and firing is a mechanical assembly. When the rotor, hits the cap, thats a spark, how can that be delayed?

 

He needs to jump the service connector even on a 92. Youtube it, there is one for the DA/DB series.

 

Right side under dash next to blower motor a 2P connector with two wires, green/white and brown. Image here https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/how-pull-cel-d4-srs-abs-codes-code-lists-1901557/

 

there is a window when the plug can fire. see how wide the distributor rotor is?

 

Wow, that totally makes sense. Thanks man! I get angry when I can visualize stuff....