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INSTALLATION

Timing Not Disturbed
  1. Install or connect the following:
  2. Adjust the ignition timing and tighten the hold-down nut to 96 inch lbs. (11 Nm).
Timing Disturbed
  1. Install a new distributor housing O-ring and lubricate with clean oil.
  2. Position the engine so the No. 1 piston is at TDC of its compression stroke and the mark on the vibration damper is aligned with 0 on the timing indicator.
  3. Align the distributor housing and gear mating marks. Install the distributor in the engine so the slot or groove of the distributor's installation flange aligns with the distributor installation stud in the engine block. Be sure the distributor is fully seated. Inspect alignment of the distributor rotor making sure the rotor is aligned with the position of the No. 1 ignition wire in the distributor cap.
  4. Install or connect the following:
  5. Adjust the ignition timing and tighten the hold-down nut to 96 inch lbs. (11 Nm).

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