need help on how to drop the distributor!

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09-19-2010, 10:27 PM

ap91rs350

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need help on how to drop the distributor!

can anyone give me any tips on setting the distributor inside the motor & getting it to point to #1. For some reason I keep coming up a little short & the motor wont turn when i try to start the car. Been stuck at this point for 2 days so Iam open to all suggestions.

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09-19-2010, 10:44 PM

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Re: need help on how to drop the distributor!

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any tips on setting the distributor inside the motor & getting it to point to #1.

You set the engine to TDC compression stroke on # 1 cyl THEN put the dist in and position wires on cap in correct firing order

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09-20-2010, 12:24 AM

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Re: need help on how to drop the distributor!

The rotor can point anywhere when you drop in the distributor - but wherever it points on the cap that's where the #1 plug wire needs to be, then follow firing order around the distributor. It's just that most folks point it towards the #1 cylinder as a reference and reminder.

You just have to make sure you are stabbing it in on the COMPRESSION stroke of the #1 cylinder.