I need a little help. I don't have a manual for my BN(I know I should get one). I need to replace the distributor. Can you tell me the procedure so I get it aligned correctly? Do I remove it in whatever position it's in and try to aim the rotor in the same position on the new horizontal distributor? Or do I need bring No 1 cyl to TDC?
I need to replace it because I've been limping it along by cleaning corrosion on the cap and rotor with a Dremel with a scotchbrite wheel. That worked for a few months, but now she won't fire. The dist cap and rotor do not look like the original, so I can't just buy those parts. It uses short spring clips that clip to the base of the cap. Points could also probably use replacing. I tried running an ignition file over the points to no effect. So i need to get it running quickly. It's a John's forklift and I use it regularly.
I need to replace it because I've been limping it along by cleaning corrosion on the cap and rotor with a Dremel with a scotchbrite wheel. That worked for a few months, but now she won't fire. The dist cap and rotor do not look like the original, so I can't just buy those parts. It uses short spring clips that clip to the base of the cap. Points could also probably use replacing. I tried running an ignition file over the points to no effect. So i need to get it running quickly. It's a John's forklift and I use it regularly.
