MSD 84697 Chevy V8 Crank Trigger Distributor Installation - Manual (Page 3)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3
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INSTALLING THE DISTRIBUTOR
1. With the slip collar adjustment set, install the gasket and O-rings (if necessary).
Note: Do not use the O-rings unless the block has been modified as in Figure 2.
2. Apply a liberal amount of the supplied lubricant to the distributor gear.
3. Install the distributor making sure that the rotor comes to rest pointing at the fixed mark. If the
distributor will not fully seat with rotor pointing to the marked position, you may need to rotate the
oil pump shaft until the rotor lines up and the distributor fully seats.
4. Position and tighten the hold-down clamp onto the distributor.
5. Install the distributor cap. It is recommended to use a drop of Blue Loctite to the distributor cap
hold down bolts.
6. Install the spark plug wires one at a time to ensure correct location.
7. It is recommended to check and confirm correct rotor phasing. The supplied tech breif explains
rotor phasing in detail.
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