MSD 8485 VW Billet Distributor Installation - Manual (Page 5)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5
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CHANGING THE ADVANCE STOP BUSHINGS
1 Remove the distributor cap and rotor.
2. Remove the locknut and washer on the bottom of the advance assembly (Figure 5).
3. Remove the bushing and install the new one. Install the washer and locknut.
Figure 5 Changing the Advance Stop Bushing.
LOCKING OUT THE CENTRIFUGAL ADVANCE
1. Remove the roll-pin from the drive gear and
remove the gear from the shaft.
2. Remove the advance springs, weights and
the advance stop bushing from the advance
assembly.
3. Slide the shaft two inches out of the housing.
4. Rotate the shaft 180° and insert the advance
stop bushing pin into the small hole on the
advance plate (Figure 6).
5. Install the locknut and washer to the advance
stop bushing pin.
6. Install the drive gear and roll-pin.
Figure 6 Locking Out the Centrifugal Advance.
REMOVE SPRINGS
(2 EACH)
REMOVE WEIGHTS
(2 EACH)
REMOVE ADVANCE
STOP BUSHING
WASHER
LOCKNUT