So, ive read a few post recently about fighting the oil pump shaft when trying to install the distributor and having to turn it with a flathead screw driver to line it up. well, the tecnique i use works wonders! The advice i have is, IGNORE THE OIL PUMP SHAFT POSITION. Just forget it. instead, line up your rotor how you please, and set it in the hole. Now, if the distributor doesnt go all the way down, its because the oil pump shaft isnt lined up. Thats OK! Bump the starter over and it should fall down onto the pump shaft. If it doesnt, push down on the distrobutor and have someone bump the key. It keeps your timing where you want it and you dont have to waste half the day lining up the shaft. I hope this helps someone.
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