Engine

[Techno]

I have a 1986 Accord LX that has an obvious crate engine swap. My Question is how can I find out what engine it is and how I can eliminate the problems I have on getting engine parts for it. I am having a very hard time even finding the correct Rotor cap for it. All the parts stores I have been to have caps but none fit my car.

Help Please!

Techno

[blazin3gen]

you have a A20A1

[Techno]

Yes that Is right my engine is an A20A1. So what car is that engine out of and How do I find the right parts for it?

[goldyaccord]

Uuhhh.. a20 is stock in 86-89 cars. you cant find parts!? just go to the local auto parts store and tell them you have an 86 accord lx with the bbl carb.

[blazin3gen]

wtf lol ok...... but ya take goldy's advice

[Techno]

Ha Ha, I now know that the stock engine is the A20A1 but...
Like I said Guys, each Cap that I get from the parts store has a flat spot on it. My rotor is completely round. I am having problems finding the right Cap.

[CARBurn]

Can you tell if you have an hitachi distributor or tec distributor?

[shepherd79]

Hitachi distributor is round and Tech distributor has flat on one side.
I am sure you have hitachi distributor. Most carb enignes got hitachi distributor.

[Techno]

Thank you for your help shepherd79. I went back out to the parts store and told them that even though I have Tech wiring the Distributer is Hitachi. They found the cap for me within 5 minutes. I got my part at Napa. I think I will go back to them again as they seem to have a better selection anyway. Only problem is the closest Napa to my house is quite a distance away

[shepherd79]

dude, NAPA charges arm and a leg for parts.
i go to Autozone or Advance Auto parts.