This thread is to tell and show how to replace all 3 seals in the dizzy.
First a symptons list to know which seal is leaking.
Leaking oil from between the dizzy and head= o-ring
Oil leaking into the dizzy and dripping from the cap= inner seal
I don't know of any symptons of the last seal going bad (maybe moisture in cap), but it should be replaced when you change the cap & rotor
I'll start with the easiest to hardest to change (o-ring, cap seal, and inner seal) I don't think those are the correct names but there will be pics so you know what I'm talking about.
Note: This was done on a ext. coil dist. so yours may be a little different.
Before I get started I need to explain my strange use of tools. I left my tool box at the shop b/c I didn't plan on doing any work tonight. With that said all I had to work with was my drill. I didn't even have my hacksaw just extra blades (you'll understand later)
It took me about an hour to disassemble while taking pics, 20-30mins fighting with a stripped screw. The whole process should be able to be done in an hour.
First remove the dist, if you don't know how to do that, don't bother reading any further. J/K there should be a DIY here somewhere. Mark the position of the dizzy before you remove it.
Next with the dizzy off you will see the o-ring on the base, simply remove it and replace with a new one. You're done with that one re-install the dizzy or continue to next seal.
Flip the dizzy over and remove the three screws holding on the cap and remove it.
Now you can replace the "cap seal" and reassemble or continue to next step.
Flip the dizzy back over and use the tool of your choice to pry off the retaining ring (as you can see I used a small knife)
now the pin should just fall out, if not push it out I used a pen.
Now slide the rotor thing off.
Mark which way it goes first
Flip the dizzy back over.
Pull/pry off the rotor button and slide off the sheild hiding the electronics.
Remove the three outer screws (marked by pen). I stripped one and had to remove all the screws to get better access so that I could use a hacksaw to slot it and use a flathead screwdriver.
Now the shaft and electronics are free to be pulled out and to the side.
The seal is already removed in this pic
You can now flip the dizzy over again and use your tool of choice (don't you just love choices) and push the seal out.
Now replace with the new seal and reassemble.
I created this because I understand that some of the guys here have been buying new dizzys because they didn't know how to change the inner seal. Well I hope my work was not in vain and you guys actually use it and save yourself some $$$money$$$ for other things. Good Luck!!!
First a symptons list to know which seal is leaking.
Leaking oil from between the dizzy and head= o-ring
Oil leaking into the dizzy and dripping from the cap= inner seal
I don't know of any symptons of the last seal going bad (maybe moisture in cap), but it should be replaced when you change the cap & rotor
I'll start with the easiest to hardest to change (o-ring, cap seal, and inner seal) I don't think those are the correct names but there will be pics so you know what I'm talking about.
Note: This was done on a ext. coil dist. so yours may be a little different.
Before I get started I need to explain my strange use of tools. I left my tool box at the shop b/c I didn't plan on doing any work tonight. With that said all I had to work with was my drill. I didn't even have my hacksaw just extra blades (you'll understand later)
It took me about an hour to disassemble while taking pics, 20-30mins fighting with a stripped screw. The whole process should be able to be done in an hour.
First remove the dist, if you don't know how to do that, don't bother reading any further. J/K there should be a DIY here somewhere. Mark the position of the dizzy before you remove it.
Next with the dizzy off you will see the o-ring on the base, simply remove it and replace with a new one. You're done with that one re-install the dizzy or continue to next seal.
Flip the dizzy over and remove the three screws holding on the cap and remove it.
Now you can replace the "cap seal" and reassemble or continue to next step.
Flip the dizzy back over and use the tool of your choice to pry off the retaining ring (as you can see I used a small knife)
now the pin should just fall out, if not push it out I used a pen.
Now slide the rotor thing off.
Mark which way it goes first
Flip the dizzy back over.
Pull/pry off the rotor button and slide off the sheild hiding the electronics.
Remove the three outer screws (marked by pen). I stripped one and had to remove all the screws to get better access so that I could use a hacksaw to slot it and use a flathead screwdriver.
Now the shaft and electronics are free to be pulled out and to the side.
The seal is already removed in this pic
You can now flip the dizzy over again and use your tool of choice (don't you just love choices) and push the seal out.
Now replace with the new seal and reassemble.
I created this because I understand that some of the guys here have been buying new dizzys because they didn't know how to change the inner seal. Well I hope my work was not in vain and you guys actually use it and save yourself some $$$money$$$ for other things. Good Luck!!!
**Don't b scared be prepared for the worst**
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