Need tips on installing new distributor!
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Need tips on installing new distributor!
I'm a total rookie here with distributor ignitions and I'm looking for any tips, or tricks to make swapping in a whole new distributor and setting timing easy. This is for a 1987 F250 w/EFI 302 and NP435 trans.
I have a timing light, rebuilt CarQuest distributor, rotary button, cap, and that stupid TFI module. I also have a new coil to install. The plugs and wires have been on a couple months, so they'll be staying.
Thanks FTE members!
I have a timing light, rebuilt CarQuest distributor, rotary button, cap, and that stupid TFI module. I also have a new coil to install. The plugs and wires have been on a couple months, so they'll be staying.
Thanks FTE members!
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Wow, this is fun. 
Stupid CarQuest rebuilt distributor has a stripped out TFI module bolt hole. Now I'm stuck waiting 3hrs until they go get me another and call. 
I hope this rebuilt dist isn't a POS. Any of you use a CarQuest rebuilt dist? How long has it lasted?
Stupid CarQuest rebuilt distributor has a stripped out TFI module bolt hole. Now I'm stuck waiting 3hrs until they go get me another and call. I hope this rebuilt dist isn't a POS. Any of you use a CarQuest rebuilt dist? How long has it lasted?
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From: Culpeper, VA
just so you know, ford recommends putting dielectric grease on the back of the module to allow proper cooling. Also, you're going to need a special tool to install that module, but you prolly already know that. If you don't you'll find out soon enough Sorry, I don't know anything bout Car Quest.
Sorry, I don't know anything bout Car Quest.
