1993 Accord SE. Intermittent noise coming from the distributor. Almost a squeeking noise and then almost like a rattle. Fairly loud... Pulled the cap off didn't see much. Is there a bearing going out or something?

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Honda manual (90 Accord) I havedoesn't show any details of distributor internals. I seem to remember a bearing or bushing, but suggest you pull the distributor, open, and inspect.

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Smoked a bearing.[:@] I can't believe the ears didn't break off inside the engine it was so hard to turn. Anyone know a good place to buy one besides the Bay? All the local joints want $200 + with exchange.

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I'm with TexasHonda on this one...seems to be the best and smartest thing to do to see the Noise Cause...
Later: WheelBrokerAng

 

OK,

another dumb question...how the heck do you pull the rotor off of the shaft?

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There's a retainer on the bottom that releases the camshaft key. I seem to remember having to remove some screws in the topsides to access the interior. Once there, you may be able to find and replace the bearing. Try car-part.com to search for local ormail-order parts.

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It just slips off. It probably got hot from the bearing going out and is melted to the shaft.

 

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Hey, your mph of 137 should be low tens maybe even touching the nines shouldn't it? My Olds runs128's in the 1/4 at 10.40's. What are your 60 ft times? Maybe front dirve cars are a whole notheranimal. That mph at the 1320 is darn impressive.

 

How do you set timing once the new dist. is installed? What is initial supposed to be at?

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There is a red mark on the harmonic balancer that is aligned w/ a pointer on the timing belt cover during timing setting. You will need a timing light to illuminate. Timing should be set w/ engine running and the service check connnector shorted to disable timing compensation by ECU. Loosen and position distributor to adjust timing, and tighten distributor. Timing spec is 15 +/- 2 degrees BTDC. Red mark is 15 degrees BTDC.

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Yo texas My man the red mark in the crank pulley started with the 94 year ,, the timing mark is in the flywheel ( 5sp ) torque conver ( AT) .. there is a rubber plug just below the top rad hose between the tranny and engine, remove it ,and that's where you set your timing
also no need to short the connector i have tried it both ways and it makes no difference ,, idle speed should be around 700-750, engine properly warm, fans come on, set timing as Texas adviced , car in park or neutral