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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Default Distributor Install Help Needed...
I am having trouble getting my distributor back in and aligned to the correct position.

Is possible I need to turn the oil pump shaft a little to allow the distributor to drop into the proper location?


The engine did move while the dist was out, but I did put it back to TDC.


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Did you try turning the rotor when you slid it in?.
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Originally Posted by Merlinhaggard
Did you try turning the rotor when you slid it in?.
Yes, I can't get the rotor tip to point at my TDC mark
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You need to turn the oil pump shaft. Use a long screwdriver.
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Originally Posted by rexx78
You need to turn the oil pump shaft. Use a long screwdriver.

Perfect.....Thank You
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