Hi Rob, You could certainly replace the pick-up coil with-out removing the distributor but it would be alot easier with the distributor removed. The pick-up coil is fastened to the plate on these and the vacuum advance has to come off. You also have to remove the reluctor which would come off alot simpler on the bench. These distributors will only go in two ways so if you watch the direction the rotor is pointing and mark the housing, you wouldn't even have to reset the timing, although I'd have it checked as soon as possible after replacement. Steve Miner Miner Auto Service Winnebago, MN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 11:40 AM Subject: IML: Quick distributor/pickup coil question > When your replacing the pickup coil/magnet in the distributor do you really > have to take the whole distributor out? The FSM says to pull the > distributor. I've done this dozens of times on FWD mopars on the car, but > their distributors are right up front. This thing is a pain all set back > there. Any tips? Thanks > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > >