Help! I can't get the distributer back on =/ - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Russell · 10-19-2003, 04:45 PM

Hey guys! I took my engine apart to check my lifters and replace my intake gaskets a while back when it quit running, now I've got everything back togther, but I can't get the distributer to go all the way down to the intake, no matter what I do... Is there some sort of trick to doing this? I would really like to get it going before 3:30 (2:45 now) as I gotta head off to work...

*1FaastC10* · 10-19-2003, 04:53 PM

takea big screwdriver, and turn your oil pump drive a little bit, that's your problem. it needs to line up with the slot in the bottom of the distributor

Poonman86 · 10-19-2003, 04:55 PM

If you know for sure you have it in the correct position, try bumping the motor over just enough to get the starter to engage is usually enough to turn the oil pump rod and the distributor will fall in.

Russell · 10-19-2003, 04:55 PM

Where is this oil pump drive at?

Russell · 10-19-2003, 04:56 PM

Unfortunately, the battery in the truck is dead, if I turn the balancer by hand will that help?

Poonman86 · 10-19-2003, 04:56 PM

it should

Russell · 10-19-2003, 04:58 PM

Alright, I'll see what I can do, thanks alot guys!

**old Rusty C10** · 10-19-2003, 05:07 PM

i had the same problem in my truck the way poon described it will work just gie it enough of a throw otherwise throw the battery on charge and crank it a tad

MylilBowTie · 10-19-2003, 05:57 PM

If you have a tire tool you can adjust the pickup rod in the oil pump. Make sure its clean so nothing will dirty up the inside of engine. The tire tool where the L shaped socket it needs to be facing toward the front driver side fender where the fender and core support meet at. That should get you really close.

Russell · 10-20-2003, 12:07 AM

I found myself a different battery and threw it on the charger, ends up it is about twice the power of the other battery I had in there, and less than a year old... I should be able to crank on my truck for hours with it

Turned the motor an inch and clunk, the distro fell right in

Just gotta attach my hot air intake and run 4 more plug wires and it should be in condition to start

10-19-2003, 04:45 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Help! I can't get the distributer back on =/ Hey guys! I took my engine apart to check my lifters and replace my intake gaskets a while back when it quit running, now I've got everything back togther, but I can't get the distributer to go all the way down to the intake, no matter what I do... Is there some sort of trick to doing this? I would really like to get it going before 3:30 (2:45 now) as I gotta head off to work... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-19-2003, 04:55 PM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Where is this oil pump drive at? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-19-2003, 04:56 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Unfortunately, the battery in the truck is dead, if I turn the balancer by hand will that help? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-19-2003, 04:58 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Alright, I'll see what I can do, thanks alot guys! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-19-2003, 05:07 PM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	i had the same problem in my truck the way poon described it will work just gie it enough of a throw otherwise throw the battery on charge and crank it a tad __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-19-2003, 04:53 PM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	takea big screwdriver, and turn your oil pump drive a little bit, that's your problem. it needs to line up with the slot in the bottom of the distributor

10-19-2003, 04:55 PM	#3
Poonman86 Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 123	If you know for sure you have it in the correct position, try bumping the motor over just enough to get the starter to engage is usually enough to turn the oil pump rod and the distributor will fall in.

10-19-2003, 05:57 PM	#9
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	If you have a tire tool you can adjust the pickup rod in the oil pump. Make sure its clean so nothing will dirty up the inside of engine. The tire tool where the L shaped socket it needs to be facing toward the front driver side fender where the fender and core support meet at. That should get you really close.

10-20-2003, 12:07 AM	#10
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I found myself a different battery and threw it on the charger, ends up it is about twice the power of the other battery I had in there, and less than a year old... I should be able to crank on my truck for hours with it Turned the motor an inch and clunk, the distro fell right in Just gotta attach my hot air intake and run 4 more plug wires and it should be in condition to start __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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