OK. I am doing all the initial refreshers to get my new RX going (thanks to Twobirds). Tune up, Cooling flush, Oil... BUT, and I am ashamed to ask this, How the Fudge do I change the rotor in the dist.??? I worked on all my cars and my Friends cars through the 70's and 80's but have not done much recently and I guess my brain shrank. I removed the set screw that goes horizontally into the shaft under the contact (top) but I cant get it to budge. Any help would be appreciated.

Oh, and I think the 92 wagon is just a blown water pump but there is a howl when I start it and let it run. the rattling went away, maybe lean burn detonation.

 

Craig

The rotor is frozen on the shaft. Its happened to me a few times. Just need to tap on it some (lightly) to break it loose. Might even have to pry on it a little also (again, lightly).