yuhaze Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 The directions in the manual i have don't provide enough detail for me to be able to get my distributor installed correctly. I understand that I have to align the #1 cylinder at TDC, maybe adjust the oilpump gear, but it doesn't mention which direction the rotor should point. Could someone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuhaze Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 Forgot to mention that it is a 1988 comanche 4.0 l automatic 4wd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxRacing282 Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 well i think(sometimes) that to adjust it all you do is loosen it and rotate it while its running. when it runs bad turn it the other way and find the point in which it runs best. could be wrong but worth a shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 That technique doesn't work with the 4.0L. The dist. is not adjustable. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxRacing282 Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 ah shucks :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepthing07 Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I just did this on my 4.0... the engine has to be at TDC on the compression stroke line the harmonic balancer mark up on the dampner 0*. You point the rotor at the #1 spark plug terminal but not directly at it! You set it so the trailing edge is just coming off it. If you point the rotor directly at it you will be 1 tooth off and it won't run for crap. the oil pump slot should be at about the 11 o'clock position you might have to play with it a little. When you stick the dist in it will rotate clockwise cause of the gear. when its fully seated the trailing edge of the rotor should just be leaving #1 cap terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeNew Name Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 I just did this on my 4.0... the engine has to be at TDC on the compression stroke line the harmonic balancer mark up on the dampner 0*. You point the rotor at the #1 spark plug terminal but not directly at it! You set it so the trailing edge is just coming off it. If you point the rotor directly at it you will be 1 tooth off and it won't run for crap. the oil pump slot should be at about the 11 o'clock position you might have to play with it a little. When you stick the dist in it will rotate clockwise cause of the gear. when its fully seated the trailing edge of the rotor should just be leaving #1 cap terminal. :agree: correct me if I'm wrong.. kinda like timing magentos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuhaze Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 Thanks jeepthing07, that did the trick. Your instructions were concise, and I got it the first time. Thanks everyone else for their contribution as well :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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