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Removal & Installation: Distributor: Installation

Position distributor in engine. Ensure that distributor base hold-down flange is aligned with clamp bolt hole. Slot in upper blade of rotor must be aligned with slot in adapter. If not, remove and rotate distributor as necessary. See Figure.



  1. Position distributor in engine. Ensure that distributor base hold-down flange is aligned with clamp bolt hole. Slot in distributor sleeve assembly should be aligned with slot in adapter. If not, remove and rotate distributor as necessary. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: EEC Ignition System Distributor Rotor Alignment
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