Distributor: Service and Repair

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Ignition Distributor, removing/installing





Engine installed -A-:
- Move flywheel or drive plate to cylinder 1 TDC marking.

Engine removed -B-:
- Align mark on vibration damper (pulley) with arrow on top of poly-ribbed belt guard.




- Align mark on camshaft drive belt sprocket with arrow on top of drive belt cover.




- Align slot of oil pump drive with hole for Ignition Distributor mounting bolt.




- Insert Ignition Distributor with rotor aligned to mark on housing.

- Clean distributor cap before installing. Look for cracks and current tracking, replace if necessary.

- Check ignition timing, adjust if necessary. Testing and Inspection