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Ignition System: Distributor: Installation

  1. Install NEW "O" ring seal to distributor shaft and lightly coat with oil. Align protrusion on drive gear with groove in distributor housing. See Fig 1. Insert distributor, aligning stud in cylinder head with center of flange slot. Lightly tighten hold-down nut.
  2. Connect spark plug and coil wires to distributor cap. Check ignition timing. See ADJUSTMENTS article. Tighten distributor hold-down nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Fig 1: Aligning Distributor Shaft
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Fig 2: Aligning Distributor Housing
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