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Initial Installation

NOTE: Before installing the distributor, the oil pump drive shaft must be aligned to number one cylinder.

1. Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 cylinder is at top dead center on the firing stroke.
2. When in this position, the timing mark of vibration damper should be under "O" on the timing indicator.

Position Of Oil Pump Shaft Slot:





3. Install the shaft so that after the gear spirals into place, it will index with the oil pump shaft. The slot on top of oil pump shaft should be aligned toward the left front intake manifold attaching bolt hole.
4. Install distributor.

After the distributor has been installed, its rotational position must be set using the SET SYNC mode of the DRB scan tool. Refer to Checking Distributor Position following the Distributor Installation.

Do not attempt to adjust ignition timing by rotating the distributor. It has no effect on ignition timing. Adjusting distributor position will affect fuel synchronization only.