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take off air filter housing mark down the positions of all the wires. take off the spark plug wires undo the clips take off old one put on new one. reinstall wires in same pattren as before. If it is just the cap and rotor you are doing if it is the entire assembly either get a auto repair manual or a mechanic

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Q: How do you replace distributor in 1979 Chevrolet?
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