Does removing the distributor mess up engine timing?

[Jaran93CB7]

Hello again. My internal coil on my jdm h22a burnt up again! and i just got it fixed for 150...I tried the internal to external DIY but none of them worked..So i decided to get an external coil distributor from a h22a1 usmd..When i remove the distributor, will i have to get my engine timing redone?

[wed3k]

just the ignition timing

[Jaran93CB7]

o ok! I'll have my mechanic do that nd will that prevent it from starting?... i'm really sorry for this i just noticed i clicked the wrong sections [been reading comp couple hours] -_-

[wed3k]

if it is way off then maybe. id say put the distributor right in the middle and try it. ive never really have had issues with timing being so far off on a honda. maybe on a old school v8 where you can really crank the distributor one way.

[AaronRVegas]

Hello again. My internal coil on my jdm h22a burnt up again! and i just got it fixed for 150...I tried the internal to external DIY but none of them worked..So i decided to get an external coil distributor from a h22a1 usmd..When i remove the distributor, will i have to get my engine timing redone?

well if it was just 1 internal component of your old distributor you could just replace that. if you did not turn the rotor or anything your timing will still be fine.

and yes if you totally change the distributor you will need to readjust that or it will throw your timing off. if you own a manual it should explain it there. also i believe you can read them free online too if you dont own one.