Pull distributor

loweman56 · Jan 26, 2009

Am painting and restoring "51"8N.How do i pull distributor correctly and replace exactly in correct location?

Bob · Jan 26, 2009

Turn the engine over 'til the rotor points to the #1 high-tension tower.

Find the flywheel timing marks (visible though the little inspection cover) to fine-tune the crankshaft position.

Tag the wires at the cap with the cylinder numbers and take a picture of the cap and wires with the #'s visible.

Take the cap off and snap a photo of the exact rotor position.

Remove the distributor.

Be sure not to turn the crankshaft after removing the distributor, and, with the aid of the pictures, you should be able to get the distributor back in place when done.

Verify the exact timing with a timing light. (17º @ 2000 engine RPM.)

Bob · Jan 26, 2009

(This is ASSUMING it really is a '51, which would have a "side-mount" distributor.)

loweman56 · Jan 26, 2009

Thanks so much for yas help.Am new to this stuff and am learning.Seems i get myself in trouble everything ive done so far!Yes is a side distributor and have registered my ser. #...Thanks again,I"LL probably be back //Randy in Texas

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