What's the best and easiest way to tune-up my 47 Plymouth. I've never done this operation before. I have the basic tune-up kit, points, condensor, cap, and rotor. Do I have to take the distributor itself off the engine? If so, how difficult is it. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Ed
The only time I removed the distributor was to disassemble and clean it, then replace the points and condenser. I found it was much easier to install the points that way. Leaning over the fender and trying to deal with small parts is difficult. If you remove the distributor, it has to be reinstalled correctly. Do not rotate the engine at all while it is off, and make sure the slotted distributor shaft goes back in the engine in the same way it came out (it goes in two possible ways). Obtain a copy of the service manual. It will help a lot.
I had to replace points and condenser the first time 6 weeks ago in front of the hotel in France . I removed the Batteries ( I carry 2) and had gooa access to the distributor site. I too have a thick blanket with 2 power magnets on board to protect the fender. You will need less than 2 hours, trained mechanics need 20 min. Take sparks out (clean surroundings before!!) put 3 gear and psh the car until the old points open. Put brakes and change just points plus condenser. You need a gab feeler, if on route, a post card does it.
Good Luck! Go
Thanks guys for info. I'm going in, darn the torpedoes, full steam ahead. Ed