How to remove and install a distributor on Mercury Capri?

Unplug primary lead from coil and module connector. Follow wires to distributor connector. Note "1" on cap. Remove cap and turn engine until rotor points to number one spark plug terminal. Mark distributor base below rotor tip. Mark distributor base and engine block. Remove holddown bolt and clamp, then pull distributor straight up. Insert distributor in same position. Mesh gears if necessary. Check alignment marks and rotor. If crankshaft moved, locate TDC and position distributor and rotor. Install holddown clamp and bolt. Install cap and tighten screws. Plug in module connector. Reattach spark plug wires. Connect battery cable. Check timing and tighten bolt.

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Mercury Capri Housing Assy - Distributor Terminal
Part Number: E6TZ-12106-A
- Other Name: Cap, Distributor Cap
- Replaces: DH-3221, F5ZZ-12106-AA
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1991-1994 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 1.6L | 4AT 4EAT, 5MT
1980-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Mercury Capri Distributor Assembly
Part Number: E6AZ-12127-D
- Other Name: Distributor Assy; Distributor
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1991-1994 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 1.6L | 4AT 4EAT, 5MT
1980-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Mercury Capri Distributor Assembly
Part Number: E2FZ-12127-H
- Other Name: Distributor Assy
- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE REPLACEMENT
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1980-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Mercury Capri Distributor Assembly
Part Number: E43Z-12127-D
- Other Name: Distributor Assy
- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE REPLACEMENT
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1980-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Mercury Capri Distributor Assembly
Part Number: E43Z-12127-G
- Other Name: Distributor Assy
- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE REPLACEMENT
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1980-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Mercury Capri Distributor Assembly
Part Number: E4ZZ-12127-C
- Other Name: Distributor Assy
- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE REPLACEMENT
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1980-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Mercury Capri Distributor
Part Number: E6AZ12127C
- Other Name: Distributor Assy; Distributor Assembly
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1991-1994 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 1.6L | 4AT 4EAT, 5MT
1980-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Mercury Capri Synchronizer Assembly
Part Number: E83Z12127A
- Other Name: Synchronizer Assy; Distributor, Distributor Assembly
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1991-1994 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 1.6L | 4AT 4EAT, 5MT
1980-1986 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Mercury Capri Synchronizer Assembly
Part Number: F2DZ12127B
- Other Name: Synchronizer Assy; Distributor, Distributor Assembly
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1992-1994 Mercury Capri | 4 Cyl 1.6L | 4AT 4EAT, 5MT
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Mercury Capri Distributor Assembly
Part Number: F4ZZ-12127-A
- Other Name: Distributor Assy
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E4ZZ-12127-C
Q: How to remove and install a distributor on Mercury Capri?
A: Unplug primary lead from coil and module connector. Follow wires to distributor connector. Note "1" on cap. Remove cap and turn engine until rotor points to number one spark plug terminal. Mark distributor base below rotor tip. Mark distributor base and engine block. Remove holddown bolt and clamp, then pull distributor straight up. Insert distributor in same position. Mesh gears if necessary. Check alignment marks and rotor. If crankshaft moved, locate TDC and position distributor and rotor. Install holddown clamp and bolt. Install cap and tighten screws. Plug in module connector. Reattach spark plug wires. Connect battery cable. Check timing and tighten bolt.

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