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Ignition System: Distributor: Installation

  1. Install rotor on distributor (if removed). Ensure protrusion on rear of rotor aligns with groove on pick-up coil. Using NEW gasket, install distributor cap (if removed).
  2. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise until groove on crankshaft pulley aligns with "0" mark on timing belt cover to position cylinder No. 1 (front cylinder at timing belt end of engine) at TDC on compression stroke. Ensure slot in camshaft is in vertical position. See Fig 1.
  3. Install NEW "O" ring on distributor housing. Coat "O" ring with engine oil. Align cutout on drive coupling with groove on distributor housing. See Fig 1.
  4. Install distributor, aligning center of distributor flange mounting hole with bolt hole on cylinder head. Install and tighten distributor hold-down bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Check ignition timing. See ADJUSTMENTS article.
Fig 1: Checking Camshaft Position & Installing Distributor
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