Install a Distributor Correctly the First Time
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- Engine Power shows you how to install an engine distributor correctly, the first time and every time. We start by ensuring the engine is at top dead center on the compression stroke of the number one cylinder, then align the distributor correctly, considering timing marks and the camshaft gear's positioning. Common mistakes include not verifying the engine's compression stroke or misaligning the rotor with the distributor cap, leading to incorrect firing order and potential engine misfires.
I won 50 bucks yesterday from my nephew because he bet me i couldn't get his new engine to fire on the first crank. I had a 10 oz ribeye, baked potato and a chef salad for lunch...and on top of that, the flat tappet cam didn't go flat during break in.
Sounds like a heck of a good time! Both of you guys felt a win.
Nephew has to learn somehow....
Yeah right
I've done it over 1,000 times. Starts up on the first try every time.
Is there any chance your nephew needs to make another bet?
This sounds like one of Pat's lunches :)
Thanks guys for keeping the American spirit of hot rodding alive.
If you set the timing marks, engine off, turn the key on and move distributor until the coil fires, you can tighten down the distributor. Ready to start up and timing is set before the engine starts.
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FINALLY a video even i can follow step by step!👏
I'm 35. My first car was a 1976 Ford Maverick but I could NEVER figure out distributors. Great video.
Advance or retard it by slightly rotating, also on carburetors you adjust jet screws, might consider having a vacuum gauge and timing light
Thanks for watching!
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Video correct. One can put #1 on the cap anywhere he wants after finding TDC. You can do total timing like the vid or base. Then tune after breakin. 12 degrees usually good for most all combo`s to fire fast and not round off cams. No need for timing light at idle. Fire up and break in. Tune afterwards if needed.
Thank you very much for this information!
Awesome video! Hopefully this is the start of a max effort 302 build like the Chevy 305 was! 🇺🇸💪🏼
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I freaking love these tech tip, how to videos !! Thanks!
More to come! Glad you are liking them. Thanks for watching.
Great video. Years ago I rebuilt an engine and it would fire but wouldn’t start. Distributor was 180 degrees out. Wish I had seen your video then. Would have saved several hours of frustration and a dead battery.
Thanks @craigwiest772, appreciate the comment!
Two days ago on a 4.3l chevy, on startup it was 180 out...pop...backfired...on engines before this didn't really hurt anything but this time on this 4.3l chevy has a restrictor plate on the throttle plate.... backfire broke it off and destroyed my new engine. Thanks for the video I'll never set a distributor 180 out again...PS.. im a diy guy not a mechanic
It sucked up debris you mean?
Never really understood how it is so confusing. I can put them in and close to the timing I need without a problem. I havent got one 180 out since I was 16 years old and that was only once . It's really simple especially on a new motor you have just assembled
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Couple of points: Some engines, AKA some V6's, fire with every other pair timed closer together, so it is imperative that you get no1 in the correct spot on the distributor, IE not "one hole" off. Also, I do NOT time by the rotor. Either look at the pickup (magnetic) or use a light/ meter on the points, or even BRIEFLY use a timing light "on the starter." Not sure you mentioned, if you have one/ both rocker covers off, you can eyeball the valves rather than "finger in the hole." And PLEASE, VERIFY the marks with a piston stop
show how to use a timing light .. cheap and nice timing lights
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I've got a 86 Ford truck EFI 302 and it's supposed to have the old firing order can I simply put a newer cam to change to newer firing order or am I going to have computer problems
302 is one firing order Windsor's another both cams will interchange with the exception of the firing order
I learned this when i was 12 years old!
When you understand a few simple things it’s easy.
Good instructions thanks 🙏
What is the model of distributor you guys are using. I want to put a HEI in my 302 (1985 ford engine) just heard a lot of HEI aftermarket distributors are not to good.
Why do some ppl "lock out" the timing adv? Why does doing that give more performance?
When using a digital ignition box or ECU that uses sensors to provide accurate data, the ignition timing can be precisely controlled.
It's much better than the old crude method using counterweight, springs, and vacuum diaphragms.
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So over the years, I've been putting top dead center at the corner, and then I will put my distributor in with the rotor button facing number one on distributor, and then I will crank the vehicle and set my timing to 14°. So this is incorrect?
You identified the cylinders on the block & #1 spark plug wire on the distributor- HOW do you know which ones are numbers 2 - 8 on an 8 cylinder?
You need to know how the cylinders are numbered. Ford and Chevy are different. Then you need to know the direction the distributor rotates. Then you need the firing order. If your firing order is 15426378 and distributor rotates counter clockwise, you hook up #1 cylinder to #1 on distributor. Going counterclockwise, the next nub goes to cylinder #5 then 4 then 2 until you work your way all the way around. If the last wire you hook up does not go to the last number in firing order, you got one wrong. Recheck
Why y'all didn't use a SDC engine? Cause the #1 is on the front driver side. How is that the #1 on the front passenger side? What block is that Ford?
My #1 is front passenger side and yes it’s a ford, idk about the other years but my 87 is like that
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I learned that when i was 12
The position of your vacuum advance that shows them to be about two teeth off if you're going to show a video of how to do it correctly you should at least do it correctly
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god I hate distributors...
Give me solid state, programable multi coil ignition any day of the week.
Along with a plastic pos car. No thanks. That wouldn't be a Classic.
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I realize this video is for instructional purposes that being said why aren't you using a Ford distributor instead of that big ugly ass GM HEI number one if you're going to teach something teach it with the proper parts.
Setting your advance at 5,000 RPMs is crazy your vacuum advances are going to be all in no later than 2500 There's no need to do that I've been doing this for 43 years and I've never seen that procedure done!
Furthermore y'all better not try and do that with a newly built motor You may not make an out of the garage.
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Good instructions thanks 🙏