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Federal, Canada


Ignition distributor, installing





Engine Installed
- rotate flywheel to TDC for number 1 cylinder (view B)

Engine NOT installed
- rotate engine until pulley mark aligns with arrow on toothed belt guard (view A)




Cylinder head cover INSTALLED
- marking on cylinder head cover (arrow) must fall between dots on camshaft sprocket (view A)

Cylinder head cover NOT INSTALLED
- marking on camshaft sprocket must align (arrow) with edge of cylinder head (view B)




- align oil pump drive pinion lug parallel to crankshaft




- position rotor arm to point at number 1 cylinder mark on distributor housing
- install distributor
- before fitting; clean distributor and check for cracks and signs of arcing, replace if necessary
- adjust ignition timing, Testing and Inspection