How to Test a Fuel Distributor (73.5T)

[Sunroof]

I have replaced just about every component (fuel pump, cold start valve, warm up regulator, injectors, airbox, boots, fuel lines, gas tank (refurbished), etc), besides the fuel distributor in the fuel system. Just how do you test the dristrbutor as a separate component?

I am thinking that its darn hard to repair the unit on my own although it seems to just an issue of cleaning and re-setting, so perhaps it would be a wise move to buy a rebuilt unit instead........

Another question then, i s who is out there that has a an excellent reputation for rebuilding these units. I have heard horror stories about certain vendors. The prices as well have ranged for a rebuilt unit from $400 to $1,500..what gives on this?

Bob
1973.5T Sepia of Course

[ljowdy]

I've been told to remove all of the injectors and place each in its own bottle of equal size. Move the lever to various positions and then measure the fuel in each bottle. Repeat the test several times at different throttle plate positions. If each bottle, at the end of it's test has an equal amount of fuel then more than likely, it's working correctly.

I've found that if you remove the distributor and clean the piston and pivot points on the throttle plate that can make a huge difference in operation.

Not sure about the rebuilders.

[Sunroof]

Appreciate the advise.....

Bob