distbor installion
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distbor installion
okay i getting my new motor ready to go back in my truck and i am trying to find the best way to do it seeing that the rotor points way from number 1 cylinder how do i know i am putting it in right then what to time it to. it is an 1987 ford f-150 with 302 efi. any insite would be appreciated
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Probably the reason you're not getting many replies is that: stabbing a distributor is a basic procedure; something most mechanics learn LONG before they try to install an engine alone. Don't you have a shop manual? I highly recommend Haynes.
Another probable reason is that this site caters to '97-up trucks, and they don't have distributors. Check out FSB for pre-'97 FS Ford trucks.
One more possibility is that HORRIBLE spelling - that'll make people less likely to reply, too.
In a nutshell: you have to turn the crankshaft so the camshaft is at the #1 firing position, then stab the distributor to match. Then make sure you install the plug wires exactly as shown here:
Another probable reason is that this site caters to '97-up trucks, and they don't have distributors. Check out FSB for pre-'97 FS Ford trucks.
One more possibility is that HORRIBLE spelling - that'll make people less likely to reply, too.
In a nutshell: you have to turn the crankshaft so the camshaft is at the #1 firing position, then stab the distributor to match. Then make sure you install the plug wires exactly as shown here:
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Originally Posted by truckdude239
i have a hayse manual and all it say is mark it befre you pull it on the motor and distributor i got confuse becasue the rotor points away from number one its not like small block chevys. and you know what go **** your self i asked a simple question anbd you got to be a born smart *** so go ahead and ban me i dont give a **** i come asking for help and i get smart *** answers so go screw your self
I still lov you mannnnnnnnnnnn!!!
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i dont meant o be stupid i started a project and have got in over my head and am just trying to craw back out and get it fixed give me my 71 chevy and i can do the whole thing in 3 hours
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Vinegar...
Everything I told you was true & polite. I didn't insult or tease you, and I provided a LOT of useful info. If you always respond to that with profanity, then it's no surprise you're having to fix your truck alone.
Have a nice life...
Everything I told you was true & polite. I didn't insult or tease you, and I provided a LOT of useful info. If you always respond to that with profanity, then it's no surprise you're having to fix your truck alone.
Have a nice life...
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i have a hayse manual and all it say is mark it befre you pull it on the motor and distributor i got confuse becasue the rotor points away from number one its not like small block chevys. and you know what go **** your self i asked a simple question anbd you got to be a born smart *** so go ahead and ban me i dont give a **** i come asking for help and i get smart *** answers so go screw your self
Originally Posted by truckdude239
i dont meant o be stupid i started a project and have got in over my head and am just trying to craw back out and get it fixed give me my 71 chevy and i can do the whole thing in 3 hours
AND GET A FREAKIN DICTIONARY, OR BETTER YET...... SPELL CHECK HICK!!!!
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guys i am sorry i was having sa bad day that day and when i read the post i was offened by it the reason i am doing by myself is the shops want 1400 labor just to put the motor in
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Originally Posted by ruger43
Put your banjo down, put your spare teeth from your back pocket back in your mouth........
AND GET A FREAKIN DICTIONARY, OR BETTER YET...... SPELL CHECK HICK!!!!
AND GET A FREAKIN DICTIONARY, OR BETTER YET...... SPELL CHECK HICK!!!!
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now this had nothing to do with the navy i support the navya nd our troups and i thank everyone i see for what they are doing i am sorry for my post and i guess it that some time to right what i have wronged
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Originally Posted by twintips_17
Ruger 43.... Thanks for your support. I am currently in the navy and am glad there are still people out there that thank us.
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