Rolls-Royce Corniche - Distributor-TO Fit (Not Opus); Distributor-To Remove (Not Opus); M 3 Distributor, Ignition Coil and Sparking Plugs M

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 8 Bentley T Series
Workshop Manual
Chapter M
Section M3
DISTRIBUTOR, IGNITION COIL
AND SPARKING PLUGS
Distributor-To remove (not Opus)
(see Fig.
M6)
1. Remove the distributor cap.
2.
Remove the gearchange selector thermal cut-
out as described in Section
M2.
3.
Turn the crankshaft in the normal direction of
rotation until
'Al' piston is approaching T.D.C. on
the firing stroke. This can be checked by the
position of the rotor arm.
4.
Remove the cover from the flywheel housing.
5.
Rotate the flywheel to the correct ignition
timing mark
(refer to Table 2).
6.
If preferred, the crankshaft damper timing
mark and timing points may be used.
Note The flywheel must always be turned in
the normal direction of rotation
(anti-
clockwise when viewed from the rear of
the engine). If rotated clockwise, an in-
accurate setting may be obtained due to
backlash in the timing gears and cam-
shaft end float.
6.
Disconnect the low tension lead from the
terminal on the distributor casing.
7.
Unscrew the two setscrews securing the
distributor to the crankcase.
8. Withdraw the distributor.
Distributor-TO fit (not OPUS)
FIG. M6 DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL
Reverse the procedure given for removal, noting the
following points. Should the crankshaft be in-
1 Distributor body
advertently rotated while the distributor is removed
2 '0' ring
from the engine, the correct position for ignition
3 Pedestal
timing should be obtained as follows.
4 Distributor driving tongue
1.
Remove 'A' bank rocker cover from the right-
5 Joint