Ignition System - HITACHI: Overhaul: Disassembly
- Remove distributor cap and rotor. Remove vacuum diaphragm by loosening screws, and pulling vacuum diaphragm out of distributor housing. Disconnect electrical wires from pick-up coil/control unit. Remove unit, wires and rubber seal from distributor housing.
- Drive out straight pin from pinion gear. Remove thrust washers with gear. Remove screws attaching pick-up coil base to distributor housing. Pull pick-up coil base, distributor shaft, and governor assembly from housing.
- Remove dust cap from top of distributor shaft. Remove screw from top of shaft. Remove shaft and governor assembly. Mark springs and weights with paint and remove governor assembly.