[Ed in Maine]

All very good comments. I would add a couple of more. If a new gasket is being installed and therefore all the nuts have been removed, forget that ignition switch cable clamp under one of the nuts. Why be put in the position of having to mess with the cylinder head nuts if you just want to lift out the distributor for trouble shooting purposes? Also, after bringing up the torque to 55 ft-lbs., start the car and run for about 5 minutes. Then, re-torque to 55 ft.-lbs. Then run the car for 10 minutes and re-torque to 55 ft.-lbs. Run the car for 15 minutes and re-torque to 55 ft.-lbs. Now you are ready for a short drive and then recheck. You don't want to loose a head gasket during the initial startup. You will be amazed at how loose the nuts become on those initial startups. Good luck, Ed