72 115hp rotor button broke

[fubar233]

what all do i have to change to fix this,,and does anyone have a used one,sn 3272828 ,thanks

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 72 115hp rotor button broke

The rotors are non-removeable from the rotor shaft. You therefore need to buy a new or used rotor and shaft, and install it into the distributor. A new rotor and shaft is in the $200 range.

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: 72 115hp rotor button broke

Elaborate on what you are calling the rotor button.

 

[mke039]

Re: 72 115hp rotor button broke

I know exactly what you are talking about. The rotor button is the carbon rod in the center of the distributor cap that contacts and energizes the rotor.
My cap was full of water and this button and springs were wrecked. I am looking for a button too! Let me know if you learn anything here.

 

[Bubbles Up]

Re: 72 115hp rotor button broke

I am not to familiar with your engine ,I can say that I used a carbon button and spring from an old Chevy V8 in a Hyundai car that the button was worn out ,a pair of needle nose pliers and done and it started nicely after cleaning the other 4 contacts,ran it that way for another 1 until the car was sold

 

[Droll]

Re: 72 115hp rotor button broke

If you're talking about the carbon brush inside the distributor cap it's still available from Mercury.

Mercury part #393-1293A1 BRUSH KIT $5.42

But any brush with the same diameter/length should work fine ...


Arne Kjetil

 

[mke039]

Re: 72 115hp rotor button broke

Thanks Arne, I ordered 2!