Distributor wedge shape

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

Something you might want to try is making a couple alignment studs by removing the head of two bolts with the same thread size as your distributor bolts. Install those alignment studs and mount your distributor on those. While applying a light force back on the front of the distributor, slowly turn the rotor with your other hand until the tang on back of distributor shaft correctly aligns with the off center slot on front of cam shaft. Then install one of the distributor bolts to hold it in place while you replace studs with correct bolts.

John… is there an echo in here?