IMAG2454

Tearing down the distributor to remove the VR pickup and vacuum advance. Won't be needing any of that anymore!

IMAG2459

Reluctor measurement for adding custom shutter wheel

IMAG2457

I read on one of the DMC forums that you can't easily disassemble the distributor while it's on car. Challenge accepted.

IMAG2573

The tooth sensor is larger than any existing hole in the distributor. I chose to enlarge the vac advance opening. This means that replacing the sensor, if necessary, will be fairly easy.

IMAG2574

Mounting a flat sensor to a round distributor means making a distributor body adapter.

IMAG2579

A flat piece is cut, drilled, aligned, and then JB welded in to place. Yeah, I need a real welder!

IMAG2587

Ready to test!

IMAG2580

Now, some scrap steel is shaped around an old socket to make the 50/50 tooth.

IMAG2586

Again, my favorite misused epoxy holds the tooth onto the original reluctor wheel.

IMAG2582

Ensuring good signal & spacing with my LED testing rig.

IMAG2592

A small cover made up for the VR wire connector.

IMAG2590

Adapter, sensor, and wheel in place and ready to be reinstalled!

IMAG2655

Drilled a hole in the old cap to check on rotor phasing