momo <maurice.duong@gmail.com> wrote in news:1189131805.483772.228230
@y42g2000hsy.googlegroups.com:

> 1993 Honda Civic 1.5L auto
> After reading tegger link , which advise against cranking the engine
> with
> the wire or cap removed http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html
> The rotor have a screw but it is not always in a direction that can be
> removed.
> Is there a bolt location that I can turn the rotor without cranking
> the engine ?
> Or can one disconnect the power feed to the distributor (somewhere ?)
> and then crank the engine to get the proper location of the rotor
> screw.
> I am fine with either approach as long as I can get to the screw
> location.
> Thank in advance for the advise.
>


Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Peek inside the driver's
side wheelwell. See the big rubber plug? Remove that. Now use a 19mm
socket, some extensions and a ratchet to turn the engine COUNTERCLOCKWISE
until the screw is where you want it. No need to pull spark plugs.

Check to see if you have an Allen key or a Phillips screw in there.

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Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/