Just want to double check the proper placement of a factory distributor prior to switching out an aftermarket one for it.
The AIM indicates that the vacuum can should be in about the "3 to 4 o'clock" position, relative to the front of the engine. It also shows that the #1 plug tower is in the "1 o'clock position, pointing directly at the #8 cylinder. It shows the #1 tower just forward of the "window" in the distributor cap. This placement gives good access to the window for adjust dwell and points. This also places the tach drive hook up from the distributor in a good position to hook the cable to it.
If this is correct (and I assume it is, as it's directly from the AIM, and the CSM disributor reinstall instructions), should the rotor also be pointing at the #1 tower (ie: the "1 o'clock postition) while the engine is set to TDC?
The way the current distributor (Mallory Unilite) is installed now by previous owner, the rotor points to the #1 cylinder when at TDC (approximately 11 o'clock position, relative to the front of the engine).
Any advise would be much appreciated.
Best regards,
Rich
The AIM indicates that the vacuum can should be in about the "3 to 4 o'clock" position, relative to the front of the engine. It also shows that the #1 plug tower is in the "1 o'clock position, pointing directly at the #8 cylinder. It shows the #1 tower just forward of the "window" in the distributor cap. This placement gives good access to the window for adjust dwell and points. This also places the tach drive hook up from the distributor in a good position to hook the cable to it.
If this is correct (and I assume it is, as it's directly from the AIM, and the CSM disributor reinstall instructions), should the rotor also be pointing at the #1 tower (ie: the "1 o'clock postition) while the engine is set to TDC?
The way the current distributor (Mallory Unilite) is installed now by previous owner, the rotor points to the #1 cylinder when at TDC (approximately 11 o'clock position, relative to the front of the engine).
Any advise would be much appreciated.
Best regards,
Rich
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