Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

California


Ignition distributor, installing





A with Engine Installed
- rotate flywheel to TDC for number 1 cylinder

B With Engine Removed
- align pulley on drive belt guard with mark on pulley




A With valve cover installed
- align dots on camshaft sprocket with marking on valve cover

B With valve cover removed
- align marking on camshaft sprocket with edge of cylinder head




- align oil pump drive pinion lug parallel to crankshaft




- position distributor rotor to point at number 1 cylinder mark on distributor housing
- inspect distributor before installing
- check for cracks and carbon arcing
- check terminals for wear
- clean before installing
- install distributor
- adjust ignition timing,