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ocbaud · 03-08-2004, 12:59 AM

what all do i need to do to make sure my disturbutor is installed correctly? the rotor should point to the #1 plug wire, correct?

i belive i have the engine at TDC, but how should i make sure. i heard air coming out of the #1 spark plug hole, but i wanna make sure. the balancer is set at 0 degrees, so with that along with the air coming out, should that be the definant TDC?

when i drop the distrubutor in, the rotor will turn as the gears line up, correct?

ocbaud · 03-08-2004, 01:13 AM

huge ocbaud picture per thread: satisfied

**swervin ervin** · 03-08-2004, 01:58 AM

Here you go.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/disremov.htm

Destructo · 03-08-2004, 02:38 AM

Yeah, the distributor will turn some clock-wise I think when you put it in.

Looks like your a computer guy too, I can tell by that case, thats actually how I made money for my truck until I got a part-time job at a resteraunt.

Is that a Lian-Li case per chance? I noticed it looks like an aluminum case...

Made good money doing it to, but business wasn't steady and was kinda random when I would get jobs.

ocbaud · 03-08-2004, 02:43 AM

lian-li pc60

i paid a hefty penny for it when it was brand new

apstguy · 03-08-2004, 05:09 AM

Your computer is weak. You should have a look at mine...

Destructo · 03-08-2004, 10:00 AM

My friend built a machine a while back with an LCD and used a YY-Cube case and modded it out with a window, lights and all that good stuff. He was building it to take it to college with him and it fit in his room perfectly. The YY-Cubes aren't cheap though, neither are the aluminum Lian-Lis. I want a clear acrylic case myself, right now I have a modded Antec that I painted to match my truck and put a window and Cold Cathode light in. If you want to mod stuff and stand out now you have to so some crazy stuff, Best Buy is selling window/light kits on the shelf now, so everybody has them.

76bonanza · 03-08-2004, 06:48 PM

Mike read your instructions about the dist install one question. I will be removing my stoke one and replacing it with the msd also. The marks and all sound right but if I am putting in a new dist. Those marks will not help right? Since they will be on old dist?

Maybe I am just being retarded.

Also you do have to remove the orings if you block is not made for them right?

**swervin ervin** · 03-08-2004, 07:42 PM

Get it to TDC, or rather stop where you want the timing to be like I say in the article. Then just drop it in like normal and make sure the rotor points to the number one tower on the cap. When it's in and the cap on, it should be in a similar position as this photo.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/driv...iringorder.jpg

No, you don't use the o rings.

76bonanza · 03-08-2004, 08:10 PM

Thanks You Da Man

*rage'nrat638* · 03-08-2004, 08:30 PM

JUST A NOTE GUY'S

the stock dizzy has two beveled edges at the bottom where the
dizzy engauges at the oil pump rod...helps...TONS WHEN INSTALLING A STOCK...DIZZY...getting it to drop all the way in....

WHERE THE M.S.D. dizzy does not....

it can be a real pain in the ARSH.....

I LINED MINE UP WITH #1 CYL...ON TDC....
while pushing down on the rotor ......had my son trun it over..

and...WAMMO DOWN SHE DROPPED....
just a FYI......

03-08-2004, 01:58 AM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here you go. http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/disremov.htm __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-08-2004, 02:38 AM	#4
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Yeah, the distributor will turn some clock-wise I think when you put it in. Looks like your a computer guy too, I can tell by that case, thats actually how I made money for my truck until I got a part-time job at a resteraunt. Is that a Lian-Li case per chance? I noticed it looks like an aluminum case... Made good money doing it to, but business wasn't steady and was kinda random when I would get jobs. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

03-08-2004, 05:09 AM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Your computer is weak. You should have a look at mine... __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-08-2004, 10:00 AM	#7
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	My friend built a machine a while back with an LCD and used a YY-Cube case and modded it out with a window, lights and all that good stuff. He was building it to take it to college with him and it fit in his room perfectly. The YY-Cubes aren't cheap though, neither are the aluminum Lian-Lis. I want a clear acrylic case myself, right now I have a modded Antec that I painted to match my truck and put a window and Cold Cathode light in. If you want to mod stuff and stand out now you have to so some crazy stuff, Best Buy is selling window/light kits on the shelf now, so everybody has them. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

03-08-2004, 06:48 PM	#8
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Mike read your instructions about the dist install one question. I will be removing my stoke one and replacing it with the msd also. The marks and all sound right but if I am putting in a new dist. Those marks will not help right? Since they will be on old dist? Maybe I am just being retarded. Also you do have to remove the orings if you block is not made for them right? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

03-08-2004, 12:59 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	installing distributor? what all do i need to do to make sure my disturbutor is installed correctly? the rotor should point to the #1 plug wire, correct? i belive i have the engine at TDC, but how should i make sure. i heard air coming out of the #1 spark plug hole, but i wanna make sure. the balancer is set at 0 degrees, so with that along with the air coming out, should that be the definant TDC? when i drop the distrubutor in, the rotor will turn as the gears line up, correct?

03-08-2004, 01:13 AM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	huge ocbaud picture per thread: satisfied

03-08-2004, 02:43 AM	#5
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	lian-li pc60 i paid a hefty penny for it when it was brand new

03-08-2004, 07:42 PM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Get it to TDC, or rather stop where you want the timing to be like I say in the article. Then just drop it in like normal and make sure the rotor points to the number one tower on the cap. When it's in and the cap on, it should be in a similar position as this photo. http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/driv...iringorder.jpg No, you don't use the o rings.

03-08-2004, 08:10 PM	#10
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Thanks You Da Man __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

03-08-2004, 08:30 PM	#11
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	JUST A NOTE GUY'S the stock dizzy has two beveled edges at the bottom where the dizzy engauges at the oil pump rod...helps...TONS WHEN INSTALLING A STOCK...DIZZY...getting it to drop all the way in.... WHERE THE M.S.D. dizzy does not.... it can be a real pain in the ARSH..... I LINED MINE UP WITH #1 CYL...ON TDC.... while pushing down on the rotor ......had my son trun it over.. and...WAMMO DOWN SHE DROPPED.... just a FYI......



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