Where is the distributor on an engine block?
Where is the distributor on an engine block?
A person might go to great lengths to mark the position of the distributor on the engine block and then completely overlook the position of the rotor shaft, or vice-versa.
What’s the best way to install a distributor?
If the engine won’t start or backfires through the carburetor, install the distributor 180 degrees from where it is and you’ll be in the ball park. Assuming you are replacing the distributor, take out the hold-down clamp that keeps it in place.
How to avoid mistakes when replacing a distributor?
The following is presented to show you how to avoid mistakes and gain a little confidence in the process, whether you are replacing the distributor in an old engine or reassembling a new one. Remember at all times that both valves on the “master” cylinder (usually #1 cylinder) must be closed, meaning the piston is at Top Dead Center.
What to do if distributor rotor is not pointing at number one?
If the rotor is not pointing at Number One, you could twist the distributor body, but if it is off by more than one tooth, this will require turning the distributor body too far. Instead, you will need to remove the distributor and repeat the previous process as the rotor is not in the correct position.
A person might go to great lengths to mark the position of the distributor on the engine block and then completely overlook the position of the rotor shaft, or vice-versa.
Can a distributor be installed on an engine?
The distributor cap and rotor can only fit one way onto the distributor. If the distributor remained in the engine, there is no problem. If you remove the distributor from the engine and do not mark its position, then you crank the engine until #1piston is at Top Dead Center, then install the the distributor.
What should I do when replacing my distributor?
Assuming you are replacing the distributor, take out the hold-down clamp that keeps it in place. Some of these are hard to see, but locate it and remove the clamp and hardware. There’s no reason to mark the old distributor since it won’t be going back in. Now compare the new (or rebuilt) distributor with the old one. Are they identical?
Can you replace the distributor cap and rotor?
To replace the distributor itself, yes, but not just the cap and rotor. Triedaq July 6, 2016, 2:41am #3 The distributor cap and rotor can only fit one way onto the distributor. If the distributor remained in the engine, there is no problem.
