On Fri, 2 Jul 1999, Bandre Frank Contractor AMC/SCP wrote:
> When the distributor on my 76 TR6 was replaced after the engine was rebuilt,
> it was put in 180 degrees out. Right now, the number one spark plug wire is
> where numbe six should be and all the others are also out of place. I plan
> to use the long weeked to fix this. I plan to simple remove the two bolts
> that attach the clamping plate to the engine block, lift the distributor
> out, turn the shaft 180 degrees, reinsert the distributor, and reattach the
> bolts. I will then switch the spark plug wires. This should prevent the
> timing from being moved too far.
>
> Question is: Is this the right way to do this?
I don't think so. ISTR that the 'drive dog' is offset so that the
distributor shaft can engage only one way. Seems to me you'll have to lift
out and reposition the drive gear 180 degrees out of its current position,
which is almost as simple as what you've proposed.
--Andy
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