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01-22-2009, 02:28 PM | #1 |
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reinstalling distributor
I am reinstalling the distributor because I put in an electronic ignition and had to shim the bottom gear. I marked the way it was installed and I marked the bottom gear before I took it off. When I replaced it I am either a little to the left and then the next time a little to the right. Like I am one tooth off could I have put the bottom gear on wrong and that is why it is not lining up?
I have put the distributor in over and over and can not get it to line up. Any suggestions? |
01-22-2009, 02:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: reinstalling distributor
I took bottom gear off again rotated it and put it back on . The distributor lined up the first time. I thought I had put the gear on exactly as I took it off but I quess not.
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01-22-2009, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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Re: reinstalling distributor
Shine a light in there to look and see where the slot is on the oil pump. It may have gotten turned a bit upon removal. If so, use a screwdriver to turn it so it lines up with the slot on the bottom of the distributor.
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01-22-2009, 06:15 PM | #4 |
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01-22-2009, 07:41 PM | #5 |
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Re: reinstalling distributor
Note that most gears have a little dimple on one side that should be aligned with the rotor when the gear is re-installed.
Came out of Rays Chevy Restoration site. This is a good site if you plan to rebuild your HEI. Has good info. C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Trucks\Ignition\Ray's Chevy Restoration Site -- HEI Conversion.htm |
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