bluefred
I replaced the pickup coil inside the distributor of my 1994 Ford F350 XL (5.8 gas engine). When reinstalling the distributor, the oil pump rod will not line up allowing the distributor to slide down onto the rod. Is there a step I am missing (we are talking a cm off)? The rod is leaning toward the engine wall and will not budge (almost like it is bent).
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alleycat88s
If you dislodged it you will have to take a small magnet and get it started back in the oil pump before you try to put the dist. back in. If you did not dislodge the shaft when you removed the dist. bring the engine up on top dead center for number 1 cylinder. Line up rotor with number 1 plug wire on cap and slide it down in. You will have to back up rotor slightly and rotate it as you go in because the gear is cut on an angle. If it wont go all the way down, you may have to hold down on dist while somebody bumps the starter for it to drop in completely. If you marked it before you took it out do the same procedure only line it up with your mark if you didn't turn the engine while you had it out. I hope I explained it so you understand. If you have any questions I will walk you through it.
| 11 years ago. Rating: 0 | |
