[V8] distributors mounting

[Tony and Lillie]

Subject: [V8] distributors mounting


> Hi guys
> I'm trying to set in place the 2 distributors ,part of the TB job.
> I cannot push them in since I put  new rings and they are very tight.
>
> 1. Does the rotor orientation matter or do I have to line it with
> the slot in the distributor ?

You have to line them up. They only go in one way. With new o-rings it will 
be a bit of a struggle, but they will go in.

> 2. Could the rotor go in 180 degrees off ?

No, see above.
The easiest way for me to align them is to get the distributor in till the 
slot hits the cam. Then, with a bit of pressure still pushing in with one 
hand, turn the rotor till you feel it line up. Then push the distributor in 
the rest of the way. There is a mark on the distributor where the rotor 
should point. It is a small notch in the mounting surface for the cap.

> 3. How do you push them in ? I noticed the distributor body has 2
> slots on the outside .I think the smaller one goes over the pin.
>
> I plan on buying 2 bolts slightly longer than the originals and tighten
> them so they pull the distributor in. Any other ideas ?

I wouldn't recommend it. I've broken things in the past doing them this way. 
Just have patience, and push hard while wigling it back and forth. It worked 
best for me to be in the front of the car and pull it toward myself.

Tony Hoffman

>
> Thanks guys
> Almost there !
> John