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1989 2.9 distributor replacement help


Gold1989

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Hi,

Been trolling fro a while. I have a XLT supercab 2.9 with 100,000 miles on it. I just overtightend the rear distrubitor cap bolt and it is now in 2 pieces, one on cap one in the dizzy
Distributor is original and I have no idea how to either get in there to get the bolt out or If I should just replace the entire dizzy and do a TFI relocation.

I it a bitch to get in there either way

My question is, do I replace the whole dissy and do the timing etc, or do I somehow get the broken bolt out of there. I am really confused at this point.
We need clearance Calrence

Any advise would be great.
 


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Take the top of the intake off. It's only a few hoses and wires. You won't have to time it if you just replace the cap.

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Thanks for the guidance. That did the trick. took off the intake and made it so much easier. Actually has to drill out the broken bolt on the dizzy and tap it.
 

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