TD42 Distributor rotor removal
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TD42 Distributor rotor removal
I have a 93 Del Sol Si with a D16A motor swap
It has a new TD-42 Distributor installed but it was done by the previous owner so i am not sure of its origin.
Which brings me to the main problem, i have a MSD external coil setup ready to install. I take the distributor cap off go to remove the rotor button... no screw. Turn it over, check again no screw, repeat 20x (with the help of a friend) and come to the conclusion. There is no screw... I need to remove the rotor to access my coil at all so it needs to go. The lack of screw hole also throws a damper on my external coil, because the MSD rotor needs a screw hole.
Ive searched my buns off but for once the internet did not oblige.
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It has a new TD-42 Distributor installed but it was done by the previous owner so i am not sure of its origin.
Which brings me to the main problem, i have a MSD external coil setup ready to install. I take the distributor cap off go to remove the rotor button... no screw. Turn it over, check again no screw, repeat 20x (with the help of a friend) and come to the conclusion. There is no screw... I need to remove the rotor to access my coil at all so it needs to go. The lack of screw hole also throws a damper on my external coil, because the MSD rotor needs a screw hole.
Ive searched my buns off but for once the internet did not oblige.
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Re: TD42 Distributor rotor removal
I had a similar problem on my 1994 Si a month ago. The rotor was fused on factory, because it was an aftermarket "new" distributor, and they didn't want the rotor messed with for "warranty reasons". Had to get a stock remanufactured distributor with the little Phillips screw set-up. Hope this helps. Sorry.
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Re: TD42 Distributor rotor removal
I had a similar problem on my 1994 Si a month ago. The rotor was fused on factory, because it was an aftermarket "new" distributor, and they didn't want the rotor messed with for "warranty reasons". Had to get a stock remanufactured distributor with the little Phillips screw set-up. Hope this helps. Sorry.
Thought about it but if it doesn't come off, i doubt they sell replacements. I would rather just sell it as is and put that toward one that isn't a POS.
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Er what? Don't sell replacement rotors? There's a screw hole. It's probably covered up by the rotor. The rotor is going to come off anyway.
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But your right, it doesn't seem very likely that they would sell a distributor that cant be maintained. I need to trace its origin maybe that will help.
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I ment rotors of that type. I figured if they dont want you to get it off, why would they sell new one to put on. Especially if its "fused" on like darkenedsol said. If i pull it off and there is no screw hole i run the risk of basically ruining a dist.
But your right, it doesn't seem very likely that they would sell a distributor that cant be maintained. I need to trace its origin maybe that will help.
But your right, it doesn't seem very likely that they would sell a distributor that cant be maintained. I need to trace its origin maybe that will help.
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It is highly doubtful it is "fused" on. Use one of these. https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...wiper%20puller
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Found this but its very vague
http://www.d-series.org/forums/natur...d42-rotor.html
And this but he never states how he got it off... just a similar situation.
http://www.crxcommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16555
http://www.d-series.org/forums/natur...d42-rotor.html
And this but he never states how he got it off... just a similar situation.
http://www.crxcommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16555
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Sounds like it's just press-fit on there? Anyway, if it's seized, maybe this procedure will help:
Tackled this job today on my 93 Civic Si hatchback. Thanks for the write-up.
However, the one glitch I ran in to was that my rotor was seized on to the shaft. I got the screw off OK, but the rotor would not budge a single iota. There is no good way to try to pry it off because you are just prying against the plastic dust cover (I tried this to no avail, but knew to give up before possibly destroying other parts of the distributor).
It seems that this is a problem occasionally for people but nobody ever posts the answer to how they finally accomplished removing the thing - aside from saying 'just use brute force', which is not very specific.
Well, after trying a few different ideas, here's what I did that finally worked. Just a warning, though, that this process will destroy your old rotor. First I sprayed the thing with plenty of Kroil (rust penetrant). Then, take a LARGE set of vice-grips and grip the rotor on the top and bottom. This will crush the rotor and break the plastic. When this happens, re-set the vice grips again and again until you have a firm grip on the thing. Then, take a hammer and pound the snot out of the vice grips to break the rotor loose off the shaft. Ta-da! You've made a mess of the old rotor but at least it's off.
However, the one glitch I ran in to was that my rotor was seized on to the shaft. I got the screw off OK, but the rotor would not budge a single iota. There is no good way to try to pry it off because you are just prying against the plastic dust cover (I tried this to no avail, but knew to give up before possibly destroying other parts of the distributor).
It seems that this is a problem occasionally for people but nobody ever posts the answer to how they finally accomplished removing the thing - aside from saying 'just use brute force', which is not very specific.
Well, after trying a few different ideas, here's what I did that finally worked. Just a warning, though, that this process will destroy your old rotor. First I sprayed the thing with plenty of Kroil (rust penetrant). Then, take a LARGE set of vice-grips and grip the rotor on the top and bottom. This will crush the rotor and break the plastic. When this happens, re-set the vice grips again and again until you have a firm grip on the thing. Then, take a hammer and pound the snot out of the vice grips to break the rotor loose off the shaft. Ta-da! You've made a mess of the old rotor but at least it's off.
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