Ignition System: Distributor: Installation

Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC of compression stroke. Install new "O" ring on distributor housing. Coat "O" ring with oil. Turn crankshaft clockwise and position slot of intake camshaft as shown. See Fig 2.
Align cutout portion of coupling with groove on distributor housing. See Fig 1. Connect Distributor wiring connector. Install distributor, aligning center of flange with bolt hole on cylinder head. Connect negative battery cable.
Install spark plug wires. Set ignition timing. Tighten distributor hold-down bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Aligning Distributor Installation Marks

Fig 2: Aligning Camshaft Slot