Ignition System: Distributor: Installation
- Remove No. 1 cylinder spark plug. Place finger over spark plug hole. Turn crankshaft clockwise until pressure is felt. This indicates No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke. Install spark plug. Turn oil pump shaft slot. See Fig 1.
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- Install new "O" ring into distributor housing. Coat "O" ring with oil. Install distributor with mounting flange aligned with bolt hole on cylinder head and drilled mark on drive gear facing upward. See Fig 2.
- Connect distributor wiring connector. Install spark plug wires. Install distributor cap. Connect negative battery cable. Set ignition timing.Tighten distributor hold-down bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
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