Engine Tech: How to install a distributor the right way, the first time, every time. These are the most common mistakes to avoid
Installing a distributor isn’t hard. It just isn’t. But everything that makes it simple also makes it easy to do it wrong. The good news is that most of the things you can do wrong when installing a distributor won’t hurt you much. At least not permanently. So when we saw this new video from Pat and Frankie of Engine Power, we thought we’d share it. Not only will they show you how to do an installation correctly and with fantastic tips and tricks to succeed every time, but they’ll also show you some of the things that are most commonly done wrong so you don’t make the same mistakes again.
Video description:
Engine Power shows you how to install an engine distributor correctly, the first time, every time. We start by making sure the engine is at top dead center on the compression stroke of the number one cylinder, then we align the distributor correctly, taking into account timing marks and camshaft gear position. Common mistakes include not checking the engine’s compression stroke or misaligning the rotor with the distributor cap, leading to incorrect firing order and possible engine failure.
