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
The 1979 Chevrolet distributor to the dashboard wiring diagram can be obtained from most Chevrolet dealerships. The wiring diagram can also be found at many auto-parts stores.
It is inside the distributor.
Typically mounted near the oil filter on the housing or up next to the distributor.
More than likely the bearing is bad. Take it out and see if it is hard to turn. If so, the bearings are bad and you will need to replace the distributor.
If it has one, it would be inside the distributor, so the distributor would have to be removed and rebuilt, or replaced. Check the warranty first on your vehicle.
remove the distributor cap remove the screws that attach the pick coil to the base of the distributor and replace in reverse order
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
You have to replace the distributor assembly.You have to replace the distributor assembly.
The rotation is clockwise.
The pickup coil in the distributor? !976 should be an HEI distributor. Take the cap off, unplug the wires going to the distributor, remove the rotor and the pickup coil is under the rotor and held in place with two screws.
replace the cap, it most likely has a hairline crack or bad seal.
That would be best if left to a certified technician because of the wiring involved.