redb18b1eg6

alright the manuel discribes how to take the distributor in and out of the same motor but since i am putting it in a diferent remanufactured motor how exactly do i instal the new distributor i can really use some help and id really appreciate it thanks guys your the best

redb18b1eg6

sorry i forgot to mention it is a 87 5.0

cobrakiller306

ok, what your gona wana do is crank the motor over untill the number 1 piston is coming up on the compression stroke, both valves should be closed, next watch for your timing marks and make sure its at TDC,,, stop cranking there and set the distributor so that the rotor is pointing at the #1 position on the distributor, . where the #1 spark plug wire would be when the cap was in place.
Insert the distributor into place and make sure the gear is engaged. Then push it into place. You need to watch to see how much it turns and then compensate by backing off the position on initial insertion so that it is perfectly lined up when it is fully seated.
When you are absolutely sure you have it ready to go in and have the gears engaged, just rotate the engine a slight bit until the oil pump shaft lines up and it will go in easily.
Recheck the position by going thru the cranking process described above and make sure that the rotor points to the #1 position on the cap when the crankshaft is lined up on TDC on the compression stroke.
Remember, the crankshaft is lined up on TDC twice as the distributor turns around, once on TDC when the piston is coming up on the exhaust stroke and once when it is coming up on the compression stroke.....Don't get the two positions confused. Make sure you are on TDC on the compression stroke......, that should take care of ur questions.

r.barn

just make sure its on the COMPRESSION stroke !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!