distributer install
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distributer install
Putting a new distributer in my 460, the oil pump drive "leans" against the side of the opening below the cam gear. My distributer won't go down over it. The hex looks to lined up fairly well but it won't let the dist shaft slide over it. I tried turning the engine with a ratchet while the dist was sitting as far down as it would go and the cam gear was engaged. Is there a trick to getting the oil pump drive shaft to stay in the center of the opening?
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Thanks to both of you, Mike
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I just turn it one direction.
if all else fails use the starter to turn it. once the distributor is into the gear it will turn and not lose timing position. Just remember to not pull it back out without marking exactly where to put it back in or you will need to turn back to tdc and realign.
if all else fails use the starter to turn it. once the distributor is into the gear it will turn and not lose timing position. Just remember to not pull it back out without marking exactly where to put it back in or you will need to turn back to tdc and realign.
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