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Mechanical Distributors Course: Complete Repair

Online 300 h course in mechanical distributors: complete repair. 6 modules covering ISO 6518-2 (ignition systems, electrical performance and test methods), SAE J973 (ignition system measurement procedures) and advanced Excel (advance curves). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain how the distributor works and its advance mechanisms.

02

Disassemble and inspect shafts, bushes, counterweights and vacuum capsules.

03

Mechanically repair play and wear in the distributor.

04

Measure and correct advance curves on a test bench.

05

Assemble and tune the distributor on the engine.

06

Evaluate electronic conversions while maintaining the original appearance.

07

Draw up a maintenance plan for the ignition system.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Classic ignition specialist who wants to specialise in Mechanical Distributors: Complete Repair.
  • Historic vehicle electrician who wants to specialise in Mechanical Distributors: Complete Repair.
  • Classic car restoration mechanic who wants to specialise in Mechanical Distributors: Complete Repair.
  • Test bench technician who wants to specialise in Mechanical Distributors: Complete Repair.
  • Historic engine tuner who wants to specialise in Mechanical Distributors: Complete Repair.
  • Electrical component reconstructor who wants to specialise in Mechanical Distributors: Complete Repair.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic car restoration workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 6518-2 (ignition systems, electrical performance and test methods)
  • SAE J973 (ignition system measurement procedures)
  • SAE J2031 (high-tension ignition cables)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility)
  • Directive 72/245/EEC (radio interference)
  • FIVA Technical Code
  • Turin Charter (FIVA, 2013)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Role within the ignition system
  2. 1.2Distributor parts
  3. 1.3Contact breaker and electronic distributors
  4. 1.4Common manufacturers and families
  5. 1.5Identifying the model and its application
  6. 1.6Factory advance curves
  7. 1.7Documentation and technical data
  8. 1.8Symptoms of a worn distributor
  9. 1.9Tools and bench required
  10. 1.10Workshop: identification and initial diagnosis
  1. 2.1Removing the distributor from the vehicle and marking
  2. 2.2Cap, rotor and carbon brush
  3. 2.3Contact breaker points, condenser and plate
  4. 2.4Shaft and bushes: radial play
  5. 2.5Counterweights and springs
  6. 2.6Vacuum capsule
  7. 2.7Bearings and washers
  8. 2.8Internal lubrication
  9. 2.9Measurement sheet
  10. 2.10Practice: complete disassembly and diagnosis
  1. 3.1Bushes and their replacement
  2. 3.2Regrinding or replacing the shaft
  3. 3.3Repairing the contact breaker plate
  4. 3.4Springs and counterweights: cleaning and adjustment
  5. 3.5Vacuum capsule: checking and replacement
  6. 3.6Cap and rotor: cracks and carbon tracking
  7. 3.7Fixings and gaskets
  8. 3.8External finish
  9. 3.9Assembly with correct torque
  10. 3.10Practice: rebuilding a distributor
  1. 4.1Distributor test bench and its use
  2. 4.2Plotting the centrifugal curve
  3. 4.3Plotting the vacuum curve
  4. 4.4Comparison with the factory curve
  5. 4.5Adjusting springs and stops
  6. 4.6Dispersion between cylinders
  7. 4.7Dwell angle and its measurement
  8. 4.8Correcting deviations
  9. 4.9Report on the curve obtained
  10. 4.10Practice: full calibration on the bench
  1. 5.1Setting the distributor timing on the engine
  2. 5.2Adjusting the dwell angle
  3. 5.3Timing with a stroboscopic lamp
  4. 5.4Checking advance under running conditions
  5. 5.5Adjusting to the available fuel
  6. 5.6Checking the capsule on the vehicle
  7. 5.7High-tension leads and spark plugs
  8. 5.8Diagnosing faults after assembly
  9. 5.9Recording the values
  10. 5.10Practice: complete timing
  1. 6.1Electronic ignition within the distributor
  2. 6.2Reversibility of the conversion
  3. 6.3Authenticity criteria
  4. 6.4Routine maintenance
  5. 6.5Lubrication and contact breaker replacement
  6. 6.6Spare parts and reproductions
  7. 6.7Common workshop errors
  8. 6.8Preserving original parts
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: restored and calibrated distributor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel (advance curves), MATLAB, PicoScope, MegaSquirt TunerStudio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real distributor test bench procedures, measurement of centrifugal and vacuum advance curves, and timing with a stroboscopic lamp. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Electronic ignition within the distributor

Explain how the distributor works and its advance mechanisms.

Reversibility of the conversion

Disassemble and inspect shafts, bushes, counterweights and vacuum capsules.

Authenticity criteria

Mechanically repair play and wear in the distributor.

Routine maintenance

Measure and correct advance curves on a test bench.

Lubrication and contact breaker replacement

Assemble and tune the distributor on the engine.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Classic ignition specialistHistoric vehicle electricianClassic car restoration mechanicTest bench technicianHistoric engine tunerElectrical component reconstructor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That averages between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with advanced Excel (advance curves), MATLAB, PicoScope and MegaSquirt TunerStudio. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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