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Offline txchainsawgogi

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Re: help installing new distributor.
« Reply #30 on: August 19, 2010, 07:00:03 PM »
How do I actually remove it? Also...how do I manually crank the engine to line up the dist?

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Re: help installing new distributor.
« Reply #31 on: August 19, 2010, 10:09:28 PM »
you just need to install the new just as the old comes out. so just make sure your new dist and rotor point in the same direction as the old before it came out. so draw a picture or make marks whatever helps you get it in the same way. also make sure you number your wires before you pull them. to remove the dist; unbolt the clamp at the base on the intake manifold and pull.

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Re: help installing new distributor.
« Reply #32 on: August 20, 2010, 12:12:51 AM »
After you document wire placement, remove the cap. Mark the placement of the rotor as discussed. Where the distributor and intake manifold meet, there is a bracket, remove it. Remember where the distributor housing is pointing as well because it will be easier to time the new one. Then the distributor lifts out, remember that the shaft will turn.

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Re: help installing new distributor.
« Reply #33 on: August 20, 2010, 10:00:01 AM »
And after I put the new one in, will it need to be timed?

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Re: help installing new distributor.
« Reply #34 on: August 20, 2010, 10:02:58 AM »
If you follow his directions then you will be close. But if you want the best powerout of it then yes.
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Re: help installing new distributor.
« Reply #35 on: August 20, 2010, 05:00:04 PM »
Wow I figured my plugwires would be in bad shape but RAT BITES?

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Re: help installing new distributor.
« Reply #36 on: August 20, 2010, 05:10:24 PM »
nom nom nom....

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Re: help installing new distributor.
« Reply #37 on: August 20, 2010, 09:09:17 PM »
Got everything hooked up and it runs and starts much better. I'm sure if I take a timing light to it it'll be perfect. Next is carb work!

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« Reply #38 on: August 20, 2010, 09:32:30 PM »
Tell me about your distributor. I see where you got it from, is the quality good or does it look like a pos? Did it come with everything (rotor, coil, etc)? Im thinking of getting a new dizzy, and that is a good price.

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Re: help installing new distributor.
« Reply #39 on: August 20, 2010, 11:39:02 PM »
It seems ok, well built but a lot lighter than stock. Only time will tell if it holds up but as it is...definitely an improvement over 30 year old abused and worn out factory stuff.


It came with everything you need.