Where should the distributor rotor point?

Where should the distributor rotor point?

The rotor button should be pointing to the number 1 position on the distributor cap when the number 1 piston is at top dead center (on the compression stroke). The pistons come up two times during the combustion cycle.

How do I set up an electronic distributor?

How to… fit electronic ignition to your classic car

1. 1: UNCLIP DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
2. 2: REMOVE CONDENSER/POINTS.
3. 3: SCREW IN MOUNTING PLATE.
4. 4: INSTALL IGNITION MODULE.
5. 5: PRESS TRIGGER DISC ON.
6. 6: EXTEND WIRING IF NEEDED.
7. 7: REPLACE THE OLD COIL.
8. 8: FIT BALLAST RESISTOR/COIL.

What is distributor cap and rotor?

Distributor caps and rotors are responsible for passing the voltage from the ignition coils to the engine’s cylinders in order to ignite the fuel-air mixture inside and power the engine. The coil connects directly to the rotor, and the rotor spins inside the distributor cap.

How do you change a distributor cap and rotor?

How to Replace a Distributor Cap and Rotor

1. Locate the distributor cap.
2. Unhook the clips and screws on the cap.
3. Slide the rotor from the distributor housing.
4. Orient the spark plugs to the new cap.
5. Replace the cap.
6. Test the car to ensure it is running smoothly.
7. Find the fuel filter near the fuel tank.
8. Remove the fuel pump fuse.

How do you install a distributor without a timing light?

to set your base timing without a light, you just turn the motor over in it’s normal direction of rotation until the mark lines up with where you want it.. loosen up the distributor and hook up a spare spark plug to the #1 plug wire.. turn the distributor until it sparks.. tighten down the distributor..

How do you install a distributor on a Chevy 5.7?

When installing a Chevy 5.7 distributor, the engine must be at top dead center, or else the engine’s timing will be off and it will not run. You should also replace the gasket between the base of the distributor and the intake manifold. If the gasket leaks, oil gets all over the top of the intake manifold and the back of the engine.

What’s the firing order on a Chevy 5.7 distributor?

The Chevy 5.7 firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. The cylinders are numbered 1, 3, 5 and 7 on the driver’s side and 2, 4, 6 and 8 on the passenger side. The Nos. 1 and 2 cylinders are closest to the radiator. Step 1

What are the issues with a GM 99 5.7 distributor?

99 5.7 distributor issues 1 Faulty spark plugs or wires 2 Faulty coil (pack) 3 Faulty oxygen sensor (s) 4 Faulty fuel injector (s) 5 Burned exhaust valve 6 Faulty catalytic converter (s) 7 Stuck/blocked EGR valve / passages 8 Faulty camshaft position sensor 9 Defective computer

What causes a distributor to fail on a GM Truck?

The underlying cause is often a lean fuel condition, which may be due to a vacuum leak in the intake manifold or unmetered air getting past the airflow sensor, or an EGR valve that is stuck open. My distributer failed at 195,000 miles. New dist, plus wires coil, cap and rotor, runs like it is new.