Vortec type distributors

Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Having personally had the problem of the screw tabs breaking on the Vortec type distributor (flat top type), the usual repair is to replace the whole distributor @ $900 for Mercury.

Looks like there is a fix!  See attached.


Past owner of a 2003 342FV
PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,380 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is great! I am going to do cap and rotor this winter. Been sweating it after reading your posts on the $900 if you break the tab. Any words of advice on doing this in a manner to not break the tabs?
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The screw tabs break VERY easy. Do not use a ratchet wrench, use a screwdriver type handle for the torx bit.  Just go till snug, if you go further you will hear the dreaded crack sound.

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The screws for the rotor and the cap look the same but the one for the cap is a tiny bit bigger, so be sure to use the right one. 
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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