Re: Distributor installation..
1. Locate No. 1 piston in firing position by either of two methods described below.
a. Remove No. 1 spark plug and, with finger on plug hole, crank engine until
compression is felt in No. 1 cylinder. Continue cranking until pointer lines up with
timing mark on crankshaft pulley, or
b. Remove rocker cover and crank engine until No. 1 intake valve closes, continuing
to crank slowly until pointer lines up with timing mark on crankshaft pulley.
2. Position distributor to opening in block in normal installed attitude.
3. Position rotor to point toward No. 1 cylinder on cap (with distributor housing held in
installed attitude), then turn rotor counterclockwise approximately 1/8-turn more and
push distributor down to engage camshaft. It may be necessary to rotate rotor slightly
until camshaft engagement is felt.
4. While pressing down firmly on distributor housing, engage starter a few times to make
sure oil pump shaft is engaged. Install hold-down clamp and bolt and snug up bolt.
5. Place distributor cap in position and check that rotor lines up with terminal for No. 1 spark
plug. Install cap.
6. Time ignition.
