Ignition System: Distributor: Installation
- Remove 2 engine undercovers. Turn crankshaft to set cylinder No. 1 to TDC of compression stroke. Coat NEW "O" ring with oil and install onto distributor housing. Turn crankshaft clockwise and position intake camshaft/distributor slot vertically as shown. See Fig 1.
- Align cutout portion of distributor drive coupling with groove on distributor housing. See Figure. Connect distributor electrical connector. Install distributor, aligning flange hole(s) with bolt hole(s) on cylinder head. Install hold-down bolt(s). Connect battery negative cable.
- Install spark plug wires. Install air intake hose if removed. Set ignition timing. Tighten distributor hold-down bolt(s) to 29 ft. lbs. (39 N.m).
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