installing new distrib.

[oh2winindy]

ok, i need to figure out how to align the pulleys and get the distributor put in right. What marks on the pulleys need to be where and how in the heck do I get the gears on the distributor to go in the correct spot? Thanks in advance

[Bob Coury]

I am getting ready to do this myself. See attached. You may have to remove the dist and jog the rotor to end up the the correct place. I havent installed one in years, but if memory serve me correct, as the dist gear engages with the drive gear, the rotor will turn a bit. So you may have to compensate.

[Roger Eade]

On the standard dizy, there is a small mark on the outside body, and a mark on the rotor, set at TDC and line these up. This will get it started and ffrom there you can dail what ever timing you want.
Roger

[Mark H]

Hey jamie,
Timing up the cam belt pullys is a big deal....if even a 1/2 tooth off you will rob yourself of a ton of power! Most builders use a degree wheel to set the cam pully using offset key ways or the now leagle adjustable cam pully.
The placement of the jack shaft is kinda no big deal as you can turn the distributer 360 deg to set spark timing...still kinda get it close.

[RobLav]

During a race, my camshaft slipped two teeth during a missed shift (a nice over rev - the Stack telltale said I hit 13K RPM!) The car had no power at all and wouldn't rev past about 3500 RPM. But I finished the race. I was worried I broke something - but noticed no oil leaks while driving. In the paddock, I then re-adjusted the cam and tightened the belt adjustment and ran the next day just fine.

So yes - it needs to be spot on. I typically use a 3 deg retard pin.

[oh2winindy]

The cam belt is correct. It is the gear on the distributor that goes internal that I am having problem with. Just got my pinto bobcat book and should be able to find the info there... by the way, you guys rock!!!!!!!

[GREG GRAY]

Jamie,

If you are sure your timing belt is correct an easy way to set the distributor is remove the valve cover and watch the number one Intake valve as you rotate the engine. Once you observe the intake close completely rotate the engine through its compression stroke and stop at TDC. Place the distributor with the rotor on the number one plug wire, usually there is a mark on the distributor housing, and set other wires in firing order 1-3-4-2 going clockwise. Engine should fire and you can set timing with a light

Hope this helps

Greg

[oh2winindy]

thanks Greg!!!!!