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help w/ distributor gear position: troubleshooting timing 120-130

posted by  vovo222 on  Wed Nov 21 02:53 CST 2007
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Two months ago, I rebuilt the lower end of my B18 and removed the cam and distributor drive gear for inspection. I also installed an IPD support ring on the shaft's oil pump drive ears. Now, with engine assembled, I get flashes to my timing light (spark gets to plug wires), but it won't run and I'm getting really confused about the timing...have started to wonder if I made the mistake of misaligning the distributor drive. Help: DIY tips needed!

TDC is when A) the cam gear marks align and B) #1 cyl is at top of stroke, right?

How do I confirm distributor drive alignment?
What is the proper position for this gear shaft, viewing the drive notches from top with dist. removed, at TDC? With dist. installed, where should the rotor be pointing at TDC?

If needed, what is the chance I can pull this drive shaft out from the top and successfully get it back in the oil pump drive without opening engine case? I imagine a long screwdriver would help. Or, is that a waste of time: should I just drop the oil pan again?






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