Distributor problems, oil leak

[ryanjones45]

I recently picked up a CB7, and the ignition coil is burned out and so is the distributor cap. Also, oil leaks from the distributor. I was wondering if i should buy a whole new distributor or just the cap and the ignition coil? and if u suggest just the cap and ignition coil, how to stop the oil leak?

['93CB7Ex]

rebuild it. replace the inner seal and the o-ring on the end.

[ryanjones45]

o ok, so buy a new cap and ignition coil and replaces the seals and it will be all good, also do u know the firing order on the cap?

['93CB7Ex]

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[ryanjones45]

thanks Alot

[AeyJayCB7]

Replace O ring. Take off the Dizzy; but before you take off the Dizzy. Mark your timing. Replace Cap/Rotor..

[ryanjones45]

where should i make the marks exactly on the three bolts hold the distributor? and also is it normal for the rotor to have play and not fit snug on the shaft ?

[dj_ender]

where should i make the marks exactly on the three bolts hold the distributor? and also is it normal for the rotor to have play and not fit snug on the shaft ?

A little play is ok, but excessive is no bueno. You can mark your timing by marking behind the bolts, on the other side of the dizzy.

[bobbycos]

any ideas on how the cap got like that?

[ryanjones45]

thanks dj, and im not to sure the guy i bought it from said it might have happened from the oil getting in the cap or the ignition coil going bad

[dj_ender]

thanks dj, and im not to sure the guy i bought it from said it might have happened from the oil getting in the cap or the ignition coil going bad

Np!

[ryanjones45]

Does anybody no where i can get the internal seals for the distributor, my local auto parts stores does not have them, any web sites i can order them off mabey?

[JDMDriver]

Does anybody no where i can get the internal seals for the distributor, my local auto parts stores does not have them, any web sites i can order them off mabey?

Best to buy from Honda dealer.

That way the part will fit and it will last.

Besides its only an "O" ring and will not cost hundreds or even tens of dollars. So your savings is really only very minor but it will give you peace of mind that it will fit and last.

Goodluck with it. I may need to do this also when I find some time and not get lazy when the free time does presents itself.

[dj_ender]

Best to buy from Honda dealer.

That way the part will fit and it will last.

Besides it only an "O" ring and will does cost hundreds or even tens of dollars. So your savings is really only very minor but it will give you peace of mind that it will fit and last.

Goodluck with it. I may need to do this also when I find some time and not get lazy when the free time does presents itself.

what? OP, the inner dizzy seal is NOT available from Honda, it's not a serviceable part. you have to order from an aftermarket company. i don't know off hand of a site that carries it, but you can try www.rockauto.com

[Granite CB7]

Here's a DIY thread on this exact topic: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...utor+leak+seal

Here's 1 website that hopefully should still have the seal, taken from DIY (read entire thread, there's quite afew links)
http://market.autopartsfair.com/hond..._65416nok.html

At least for the F series sohc, I take a small straight egde + scratch awl and scribe a line across the top ear of the dist to the rocker ass'y on the head. That's prob. the most accurate, scribing the washers works too, but the washers can move slightly around the bolts.