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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1991TRACER BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 100 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL - 4.6L)IGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic

Distributor Removal & Installation: Installation

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Cougar, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII, and 1995 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ensure engine is at TDC of compression stroke. Rotate distributor rotor so reference marks nearly align. Insert distributor drive into engine.
  2. When installing distributor, rotor will rotate. Ensure reference marks are aligned when distributor is fully engaged in engine. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Set base ignition timing. See the appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article.

ADJUSTMENTS - 4.6L - Continental & Mark VIII

ADJUSTMENTS - All Others

RENDER: 1.0x

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