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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1988LTD WAGON V8-302 5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1988 Ford LTD Wagon V8-302 5.0L
Distributor: Service and Repair
1988 Ford LTD Wagon V8-302 5.0LSECTION Service and Repair
Distributor (Typical) - Exploded View:
Removal
1. Disconnect primary wire connector from distributor.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove distributor cap, and position aside with wires attached.
3. Remove distributor rotor.
4. Note position of shaft plate, armature and rotor locating holes for assembly reference, then remove distributor hold-down bolt and clamp and the distributor. Some models use special distributor hold-down bolts. To remove these bolts, use tool No. T82L-12270-A or equivalent.
Installation
1. Rotate distributor by hand to ensure free rotation.
2. Ensure base O-ring is in place, then position rotor locating holes in original locations.
3. Install distributor, ensuring TFI-IV module is in same position relative to engine as when it was removed.
4. Install hold-down bolt and tighten until distributor can just barely be rotated.
5. Install distributor and torque screws to 25---35 inch lbs.
6. Reconnect wiring harness to distributor, then install distributor cap and torque screws to 17---23 inch lbs.
7. Adjust ignition timing to specifications, then torque distributor hold-down bolt to 6---8.5 ft. lbs.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.