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By PF Arcand - 13 Years Ago
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Probably simple, but I can't get my head around this.. Wiring of #1 was one position clockwise off on the Dist cap mark, before I removed it, with the crank at TDC. When I reinstall it, to get #1 in the right position on the cap, one position counter clockwise, am I likely to have a problem getting the oil pump drive to engage? I tried to find a quarter inch drive socket that would fit over the pump, drive rod, in case I needed to move it, but there isn't clearance to use it. The rebuilt distributor isn't back yet, but am I over thinking this?
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By gekko13 - 13 Years Ago
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I ran into a similar situation so I just ground down the OD of a 1/4" drive socket. Problem solved.
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By lyonroad - 13 Years Ago
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I recall this problem as well. I think I got the distributor on the gear I wanted then turned (jiggled) the engine carefully with a socket on the damper bolt until the distributor and the oil pump shaft lined up. I was able to take the valley cover off so I could see what was happening.
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By paul2748 - 13 Years Ago
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Did you use a deep socket - it always worked for me. 1/4 inch drive too
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By junkyardjeff - 13 Years Ago
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I usually get the distributor where I want it and then bump the motor over a little to get it all the way in.
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By slumlord444 - 13 Years Ago
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Bumping the starter always worked for me. I also have a junk distributor with the camshaft gear removed and a nut welded to the top of the shaft. This lets me also turn the distributor to per prime the engine.
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By PF Arcand - 13 Years Ago
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Thanks to everyone that replied..
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