will i need any special tools for this job? will i need to adjust my timing or anything like that, or is it just a basic installation? thanks

 

anybody done this before? im sure alot of you have, just looking for a little guidance. thanks

 

no you won't need to adjust timing. just take your time and try not to strip the screw that holds in the rotor. if your lost get a helms manual they are great help.

 

so no special tools are necessary?

 

arms with hands are required.

 

wow thats pretty funny, i guess its tough for a self admitting novice like myself to ask a question and get helpful answer, thanks

 

His answer was helpful.

You need the tools he listed and a screwdriver.

 

a stubby philips screwdriver comes in handy.

 

just did all this today on my crx...all you need is a screwdriver.
and my rotor had a #3 allen bolt on it (was rebuilt before, so yours might not have this) but that got replaced with a regular screw that came with the new rotor.

 

A good #2 Phillips screwdriver for the rotor screw. 8mm socket for the distributor cap bolts. I prefer 1/4" drive ratchet with a 2" extension and a deep 1/4" drive 8mm socket for the distributor cap; novices tend to break the distributor cap bolts off when tightening them. Not replacing the spark plugs ?

 

no, i am replacing the plugs also, i am having a problem with hesitation at high rpms, so i hope this will fix the issue.

 

how hard should everything be tightened down?

 

If it does not, check your fuel pressure.

 

Rotor screw should be about as tight as you can get it with a screwdriver ,without it starting to slip. Distributor cap the same; if you use a screwdriver to tighten the distributor cap, your chances of breaking the bolts are close to nil.

 

thanks for the help

 

FWIW-I recommend a drop of blue Loctite on the rotor screw.

John