distributor install
- greenfyregirl
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distributor install
Hello
we are getting to the end of the engine rebuild and i have turned the engine to be firing on cylinder1- the 009 distributor rotor arm is close, but not pointing to the notch on the dissy. is this because we put the dissy drive in according to john muirs diagram for type 3 engines(at a different angle to type1/2s?) or another reason..
Thanks
Clare
we are getting to the end of the engine rebuild and i have turned the engine to be firing on cylinder1- the 009 distributor rotor arm is close, but not pointing to the notch on the dissy. is this because we put the dissy drive in according to john muirs diagram for type 3 engines(at a different angle to type1/2s?) or another reason..
Thanks
Clare
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Re: distributor install
You'll need to reset the timing clare so just loosen the clamp & turn the body
- greenfyregirl
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Re: distributor install
ok- so it does line up?
and If i put a different distributor in do the same?
and If i put a different distributor in do the same?
Clare - living in Cheltenham
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Re: distributor install
Yes, You'll need to set up the static timing in order for the bugger to start
Re: distributor install
If the engine is definitely at TDC on no. 1 cylinder, loosen the clamp and turn the distributor so that the rotor arm lines up with the notch in the distributor body.
009 distributors can be 180 degrees out from vac advance ones, so make sure you fit the plug leads to the new distributor in the right order, starting from the new number 1 cylinder position on the cap.
You'll need to reset the timing with a timing light once you've got it running.
009 distributors can be 180 degrees out from vac advance ones, so make sure you fit the plug leads to the new distributor in the right order, starting from the new number 1 cylinder position on the cap.
You'll need to reset the timing with a timing light once you've got it running.
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Re: distributor install
Does this help - link from ratwell ?
David
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Re: distributor install
They can also be 90 degrees out just to help muddy the water, but as has been said always have the engine at TDC on number 1 with the rotor arm pointing the notch in the body.sparkywig wrote: ↑1st March 2018 - 5:50pmIf the engine is definitely at TDC on no. 1 cylinder, loosen the clamp and turn the distributor so that the rotor arm lines up with the notch in the distributor body.
009 distributors can be 180 degrees out from vac advance ones, so make sure you fit the plug leads to the new distributor in the right order, starting from the new number 1 cylinder position on the cap.
You'll need to reset the timing with a timing light once you've got it running.
And if it was me id be taking the 009 and throwing it away, then fitting a nice SVDA for better economy and smoother running
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Re: distributor install
I was wondering when that would come up, best get the engine running before replacing the 009 ....... unless of course the original dizzy is still available
David
1974 412LS Variant
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1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
Re: distributor install
You can always count on me!937carrera wrote: ↑1st March 2018 - 6:33pmI was wondering when that would come up, best get the engine running before replacing the 009 ....... unless of course the original dizzy is still available
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Re: distributor install
Ha ha!! i do want to go to a vaccum one- ive got one to try off of Danny, but i thought id better not add in any new variables into the start up...
We now think its in properly - so fingers crossed.. thanks for the info xxx
We now think its in properly - so fingers crossed.. thanks for the info xxx
Clare - living in Cheltenham
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Re: distributor install
we dont know if dannys works and my old one did
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Re: distributor install
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