Distributor Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL

1. Remove No. 1 spark plug and crank engine until compression pressure isfelt. Slowly rotate engine in direction of normal rotation until timing mark oncrankshaft pulley aligns with proper timing mark on timing plate. Removedistributor cap and ensure alignment of rotor and armature with index markon top of magnetic pickup and mark on distributor housing.
2. Disconnect vacuum advance hose and distributor primary wiring.
3. Remove distributor hold-down bolt and clamp, then remove distributor.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean distributor mounting pad on engine and install a new distributormounting gasket.
2. Ensure engine is still aligned with the proper timing marks. Align the rotorwith the marks on the distributor housing and the armature with the mark ontop of the magnetic pickup. It may be necessary to move the rotor slightly orrotate the oil pump shaft with a long, flat bladed screwdriver to mesh distributor gear with camshaft gear. The rotor should align with the housingmark when distributor is installed properly.
3. Install distributor hold-down clamp, bolt and lockwasher, but do not tighten bolt until ignition timing has been set. Connect vacuum line, primary wiring andinstall distributor cap. Adjust ignition timing to specifications. If the engine was cranked after the distributor was removed from the engine,refer to step 1 of removal procedure to properly position crankshaft before installing distributor.