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Ignition System Components: Distributor

  1. Disconnect ignition coil high tension lead at distributor. Remove distributor cap. Raise front of vehicle and support on jackstands. Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 piston is at TDC of compression stroke. Remove hold-down bolt and distributor.
  2. Place Distributor Rotor Setter (JD189) over distributor rotor, ensuring setter is fully seated in the cap locating lug. See Fig 1 . Install distributor. Tighten hold-down bolt. Install distributor cap and high tension (spark plug) leads.
Fig 1: Setting Rotor For Distributor Installation
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