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06-17-2023, 09:46 PM | #1 |
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Dist reinstall order
Ok, I have the engine at TDC right now (both valves are closed and it says TDC on the damper). I have a Ford O in her and want to verify my dist. reinstall order.
1) according to the manual, an auto should be 6* BTDC. So I need to rotate the engine over with the starter and then by hand to that mark. 2) once there instal the distributor and make sure it is on #1 and it engages the oil pump drive shaft. 3) clamp it down and reinstall the cap and wires. Is this correct? What is the best way to get the dist. in on the correct tooth? She is a brand new engine so rotating by hand is going to be a pain. Thanks, Mike
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Re: Dist reinstall order
Looks good to me - that's how I would do it. Basically it is a trial and error situation. Put it in, see if the rotor lines up with #1 on the cap. If not, lift it out, move it either back or forward until it does. Sometimes, it's a bitch to get the distributor on the drive for the oil pump so you have to rotate the drive a little at a time (use a 1/4 " drive, 1/4 deep socket taped to an extension). Be patient, it eventually will fall into the correct place.
Also make sure the vacuum canister is located is such a position that you can rotate the distributor both ways to adjust initial timing. Quote:
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06-18-2023, 01:42 PM | #3 |
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Re: Dist reinstall order
Good to know. I have a target date of 8 July to fire her up for the first time in 40 years.
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You said the engine is now at TDC with both valves closed on #1 cylinder. If you rotate the engine with the starter until 6 degres BTDC shows up again, you will be 180 degrees out of time. If it were me, I would roate the engine backwards with a socket on the balance center bolt, to a few degrees beyond the 6 degree BTDC mark, then slowly rotate the crankshaft clockwise until you come to 6 degrees again. Sal |
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Note the position of the distributor in this first diagram. The vacuum canister will point toward cyl # 7 or 8 on the left side of the block. Last edited by dmsfrr; 06-18-2023 at 08:01 PM. |
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06-20-2023, 10:07 PM | #6 |
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06-20-2023, 10:33 PM | #7 |
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Re: Dist reinstall order
That looks pretty good. If you turn the body of the distributor clockwise while watching the points, when they just begin to open tighten down the dist bolt. That way it'll fire right where you now have the timing marks set.
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06-20-2023, 10:56 PM | #8 |
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Re: Dist reinstall order
Can not see which direction vacuum canister is pointed. But looks like is not pointed at 7 or 8 eight cylinders like mentioned above.
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06-21-2023, 11:34 AM | #9 |
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Re: Dist reinstall order
The vacuum canister is pointed towards #7 now but may be moved more towards #8 in the end.
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06-21-2023, 12:25 PM | #10 |
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Re: Dist reinstall order
I hadn’t seen this before, but it’s from Tim’s site. Says pretty much the same as above, but still worth a look. I think from what you’ve said above you’re fine.
http://yblockguy.com/techtips/QandA.html |
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