Distributor ??

jonnotch · May 31st, 2007, 10:11 PM

Yeah I went to start my car and it would fire but not run. Is there a certain way of dropping the actual distyributor in? I know that you have to have the number one pointed at by the rotor and the number one at tdc, but do you have to drop the distributor in a certain toothe. Also I only have an inch or so to turn the distibutor, because it hits the intake on one side and the fuel rail on teh other?

Thanks

Jon

JBIGBOOTSY · May 31st, 2007, 10:27 PM

all you have to do is get it pretty close to about 10 deg. and drop it in so that there is room th turn it. Theres no certin tooth. I put my engine at 10 deg. on the timing marks and drop it in as close to dead even on the #1 as possible its a little easier to get your dizzy in the right spot that way. then time the thing.

neverfastenough1 · June 1st, 2007, 02:13 AM

You have the right idea, just make sure it is close TDC on the compression stroke. Not the exhaust stroke.

jonnotch · June 1st, 2007, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the replies does anyone else have some replies for me?

tording92lxnotch · June 1st, 2007, 06:28 PM

The teeth on the dist and cam are angled. When you drop the dist in the rotor will actually turn a bit as the dist gets lowered into position. When the teeth first start to mesh you actually do not want the rotor pointing right at the #1 plug. You want it point to the side of it just a bit. That way when you lower the dist down in all the way the rotor will turn as the teeth engage and when the dist is fully seated the rotor should be pointed directly at #1 plug. You could be a tooth off if you did not do this correctly. If you are a tooth off it could cause you to not have enough range to adjust it because of your clearance issues with the intake and fuel rails.

Stangzilla · June 2nd, 2007, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by tording92lxnotch

The teeth on the dist and cam are angled. When you drop the dist in the rotor will actually turn a bit as the dist gets lowered into position. When the teeth first start to mesh you actually do not want the rotor pointing right at the #1 plug. You want it point to the side of it just a bit. That way when you lower the dist down in all the way the rotor will turn as the teeth engage and when the dist is fully seated the rotor should be pointed directly at #1 plug. You could be a tooth off if you did not do this correctly. If you are a tooth off it could cause you to not have enough range to adjust it because of your clearance issues with the intake and fuel rails.

Yeah he is exactly right except for one thing if you dont have your dick hanging out of your pants when you are doing it you will never get it in right...

thomaspatton · June 2nd, 2007, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

Originally Posted by tording92lxnotch

The teeth on the dist and cam are angled. When you drop the dist in the rotor will actually turn a bit as the dist gets lowered into position. When the teeth first start to mesh you actually do not want the rotor pointing right at the #1 plug. You want it point to the side of it just a bit. That way when you lower the dist down in all the way the rotor will turn as the teeth engage and when the dist is fully seated the rotor should be pointed directly at #1 plug. You could be a tooth off if you did not do this correctly. If you are a tooth off it could cause you to not have enough range to adjust it because of your clearance issues with the intake and fuel rails.

Yeah he is exactly right except for one thing if you dont have your dick hanging out of your pants when you are doing it you will never get it in right...

Wow. Didn't know messin with the ignition system was THAT difficult. Now I know what I've been doing wrong though...

Stangzilla · June 2nd, 2007, 02:50 PM

LOL!!

May 31st, 2007, 10:27 PM	#2
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	all you have to do is get it pretty close to about 10 deg. and drop it in so that there is room th turn it. Theres no certin tooth. I put my engine at 10 deg. on the timing marks and drop it in as close to dead even on the #1 as possible its a little easier to get your dizzy in the right spot that way. then time the thing. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

June 1st, 2007, 02:13 AM	#3
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	You have the right idea, just make sure it is close TDC on the compression stroke. Not the exhaust stroke. __________________

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jonnotch Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, Ill Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the replies does anyone else have some replies for me? __________________ 1992 Mustang Notchback-306, road race project.

June 1st, 2007, 06:28 PM	#5
tording92lxnotch Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	The teeth on the dist and cam are angled. When you drop the dist in the rotor will actually turn a bit as the dist gets lowered into position. When the teeth first start to mesh you actually do not want the rotor pointing right at the #1 plug. You want it point to the side of it just a bit. That way when you lower the dist down in all the way the rotor will turn as the teeth engage and when the dist is fully seated the rotor should be pointed directly at #1 plug. You could be a tooth off if you did not do this correctly. If you are a tooth off it could cause you to not have enough range to adjust it because of your clearance issues with the intake and fuel rails. __________________ 92 notch--Shorty headers--Pro 5.0--3G alt--U/D pullies--A/C delete--190 LPH Walbro FP--Compucar N2O kit--FMS alum D/S--Taurus fan--Weld Draglites--Mallory 685 ign Box--dccontrol fan controller 13.0 - 108 mph - 1.9 60' - 90 shot N2O and 175k on the clock

June 2nd, 2007, 02:50 PM	#8
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	LOL!! __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

May 31st, 2007, 10:11 PM	#1
jonnotch Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, Ill Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	Distributor ?? Yeah I went to start my car and it would fire but not run. Is there a certain way of dropping the actual distyributor in? I know that you have to have the number one pointed at by the rotor and the number one at tdc, but do you have to drop the distributor in a certain toothe. Also I only have an inch or so to turn the distibutor, because it hits the intake on one side and the fuel rail on teh other? Thanks Jon __________________ 1992 Mustang Notchback-306, road race project.

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