Distributor paranoia
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Mountain Pass
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Distributor paranoia
Hey guys, my helper removed my distributor to replace vacuum advance but he didn't mark it very well. Now the engine won't start and I.m wondering how to verify my paranoia. Also, does the #1 plug supposed to face front of engine ? Distributor cap is my first concern. Hopefully I can get her started by repositioning the "D" cap.
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What engine? On V8 the cap only fits one way afaik.
Start from scratch might be best. Roll the engine over by hand till the #1 piston is at TDC on the compression stroke. then drop the distributor in with the rotor pointing at the #1 terminal location.
Start from scratch might be best. Roll the engine over by hand till the #1 piston is at TDC on the compression stroke. then drop the distributor in with the rotor pointing at the #1 terminal location.
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No. There's only one way the cap should fit, and the OEM type cap should also have a "1" embossed at the terminal. Here is the way it is arranged. Yellow line shows #1 plug wire and terminal. 1 & 6 terminals are basically in line with the two spring clips that secure the cap on the housing. I use the #1 spring clip for a reference to align the rotor when stabbing the distributor.
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From: okie in Oklahoma ! go fig
Not yet. We had some rain, trucks sitting in yard, so waiting for dirt to dry out. Today's the day. Will let you know.
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From: okie in Oklahoma ! go fig
Got it started just rotated distributor a bit. BUT, it runs with a miss. Never had a miss before. Any ideas on what might cause a miss ?
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Boy I hope it turns out that easy
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Well, everything checked out, ok, with firing ang wires being in right place. I'm concerned as to whether or not the distributor was re-installed a tooth or two off. Not sure what would take place. Could that cause a miss ????
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From: okie in Oklahoma ! go fig
Sorry, didn't see this post til now. Yes it is points and condenser