#1 on distributor cap
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#1 on distributor cap
Just want to confirm this since my dist is not marked. Is the #1 on the distributor the first one clockwise from the metal access plate for the points ? or is it the first one counter clockwise from the plate.
L48 stock 350 1974 conventional ignition
Thanks for the help
L48 stock 350 1974 conventional ignition
Thanks for the help
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Yes.
According to Lars tech paper. Clockwise for non corvette and counter-clock wise for corvettes with mechanical tach.
According to Lars tech paper. Clockwise for non corvette and counter-clock wise for corvettes with mechanical tach.
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Thanks I have a mechanical tach, by the way which tech paper by Lars ? I read the one (how to install chevy distributor) but I did not see any mention of this. Please let me know I would like to read that one also.
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I just had a dist. reconditioned by Lars and when he returned it the install paper was included. The dist was clocked differently by GM for the 68-74 vettes with mechanical tachs to prevent the stress on the tach cable. the vaccum can is rotated clockwise and the no.1 tower was the first one counter clock wise after the door. Sorry, I don't know where else to get the paper but to e-mail Lars directly. GL
Guess I was a little slow. The pic above shows the standard non mechanical tach orientation.
Guess I was a little slow. The pic above shows the standard non mechanical tach orientation.
Last edited by c69vete; Apr 9, 2007 at 10:15 PM.
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The dist was clocked differently by GM for the 68-74 vettes with mechanical tachs to prevent the stress on the tach cable. the vaccum can is rotated clockwise and the no.1 tower was the first one counter clock wise after the door.
Thanks for all the replys, I am on the right track now
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