Install distributor
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Install distributor
Hello again folks -
I will install a distributor on my recently rebuilt 240 engine.
Long story made short: the distributor needs replacement and I'll have to do it before I can take the truck back for some other details.
I went through YouTube to find some instructions on how to do it.
Didn't really see anything specific to my truck.
I suppose it shouldn't matter all too much.
This was probably the best one:
What do others think?
thanks
I will install a distributor on my recently rebuilt 240 engine.
Long story made short: the distributor needs replacement and I'll have to do it before I can take the truck back for some other details.
I went through YouTube to find some instructions on how to do it.
Didn't really see anything specific to my truck.
I suppose it shouldn't matter all too much.
This was probably the best one:
What do others think?
thanks
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Lind, WA- Eastern WA
I think that She can work on my truck anytime. The fact that she used a Chevy may mess you up. Number one is on the passenger side on a 360/390. But since I see that that you have a 240, finding #1 should be a little easier-lol. What year is your truck?
Laughing Gas
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From: Lacey, WA
It's practically the same principle no matter the engine.
Ensure that #1 is at TDC on compression stroke.
Rotate rotor till it's a little before the #1 post of distributor. Then insert distributor. I say alittle before because as the gears mesh the rotor will "rotate" into position.
Ensure that #1 is at TDC on compression stroke.
Rotate rotor till it's a little before the #1 post of distributor. Then insert distributor. I say alittle before because as the gears mesh the rotor will "rotate" into position.
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From: Phoenix, Az.
It's practically the same principle no matter the engine.
Ensure that #1 is at TDC on compression stroke.
Rotate rotor till it's a little before the #1 post of distributor. Then insert distributor. I say alittle before because as the gears mesh the rotor will "rotate" into position.
Ensure that #1 is at TDC on compression stroke.
Rotate rotor till it's a little before the #1 post of distributor. Then insert distributor. I say alittle before because as the gears mesh the rotor will "rotate" into position.
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That's why you put the little ring on the oil pump shaft on top. It keeps you from pulling the shaft up.
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