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installing distributer

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by DanStew, Aug 18, 2005.

  1. Aug 18, 2005
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    well i got the engine at TDC. so i just slide the distributer in and where the rotor is aimed ,that is cylinder number #1?

    Thanks!!
     
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    also is advance happen when twisting the distributre clockwise? or counterclockwise? Want to make sure i get the cap spaced right from the intake corner.
     
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    gscj5

    gscj5 H2 Recovery Team

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    Actually Dan 5 deg BTC is where #1 should be on the compression stroke, if its a f 134 I believe. There is a metal plate pointing down twords the pully with 5 Deg BTC on the far left and TDC to the right of that. There are only 2 markings so you can't get confused. The plate is somewhat hard to read though.
     
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    oops.. sorry it is a 4.1L Buick V6
     
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    gte636p

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    it's either number one or two. so it's either right or 180 out (there's no offset key on my buicks like there was on my l-head). problem is it'll sound right at idle when 180 out, but won't be able to pull; you'll be missing the passenger bank. if that happens just yank it and replace a half turn over...

    and for your other question, i believe rotation is clockwise?? so advance should be counter clockwise.
     
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