Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 472

ELECTRICAL
Due to the number of ignition distributors fitted to the
TR6 vehicle range a precise overhaul instruction for every
unit connot be included in this manual.
By referring to this general overhaul instruction service
personnel should be able to successfully overhaul the
distributor of any specific vehicle.
Dimantling
1. Remove the contact assembly. 86.35.13.
2. Remove the screw and lift out the capacitor.
3. Remove the two side screws and spring washers.
4. Withdraw the terminal block. Uft off the link.
Withdraw the plate assembly.
5. Some units fitted with micrometer adjustment nut -
Prise off the circlip. Unscrew the micrometer
adjustment nut and remove the spring. Withdraw the
internal component with any vacuum capsules
attached. Push off the ratchet spring.
6. Some units fitted with advance unit and retard unit -
Using a small screwdriver force in the retaining spring
and push the vacuum advance unit against the body.
With the lugs clear of the slots unscrew the retard
unit. Withdraw the vacuum advance unit with the
spring. Push off the retaining spring.
7. Some units fitted with retard unit but no advance
unit -
Using a pin punch tap out the small pin. Withdraw
the retard unit.
8. Remove two screws and spring washers. Withdraw the
cover, gasket and tachometer drive gear.
9. Tap out the coupling pin. Remove the coupling and
thrust washer. Ensure that the shaft is burr-free and
withdraw it.
10. Remove the control springs, exercising care not to
distort the springs.
11. Remove the cam spindle screw. Withdraw the cam
spindle.
12. Remove the weights.
16. Lubricate the shaft with Rocol 'Moly pad' and insert
it into the body. Fit the thrust washer and coupling.
Ensure that the coupling is the correct way round so
that the relationship of the coupling offset key to the
rotor will be as shown. Secure with the coupling pin.
17. Lubricate the tachometer drive gear with engine oil.
Insert the tachometer drive gear, gasket and cover.
Secure with two screws and spring washers.
18. Reverse operation 5, operation 6 or operation 7 as
appropriate.
19.
Insert the plate assembly. Lift on the link. Insert the
terminal block.
20. Fit the two side screws and spring washers. Include
the moving plate earth lead tag in the appropriate
screw assembly.
21. Position the capacitor and secure it with the screw.
22. Fit the contact assembly. 86.35.13.
23. Lubricate. 86.35.18.
86.35.26 - Overhaul
IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR
Assembly
13. Lubricate the action plate sliding surfaces and cam
surfaces with Rocol 'Moly pad'. Position the weights
on the action plate.
14. Lubricate the cam spindle bearing and cam spindle
weight pillars with Rocol 'Moly pad'. Fit the cam
spindle either way round to the weights and secure it
with the cam spindle screw.
15. Fit the control springs, exercising care not to distort
the springs.
Triumph TR6 Manual. Part No. 545277 Issue 1
86.35.26