Great video on distributer install. Built all new motor for my 1987 Corvette, 355 ci. Double Roller Rocker Timing Chain and Gears, Flat Tapet Pistons 10.5:1 compression, Flat Tapet Valves, all hydraulic. CompCams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam. Machined L98 Heads & 1.6 Stainless Roller Rockers, new valves, guides, and springs. Machined Runner's and Plenum. Having to replace the Pickup Coil meant removable of Dist., I hesitated. This video gives me the courage to do so. Thanks.
Going to try and put my distributor on my 1970 Mustang 351W myself. Thank you for this video, you guys are awesome and I appreciate the energy and effort you guys put into this tutorial. Just subscribed.
THANKS MSD! Chad and Dave really helped me understand this installation! Just replaced my OEM distributor with a pro-billet for my 5.7L 89' Chevy truck and she runs powerful now!👍🏽
BTW, I had an engine builder do all the building who is also a Corvette owner. I also have been doing some work myself since the engine was installed. Not a true mechanic per se but your videos are very helpful. Thanks.
I have a 1966 Toronado and this job was super intimidating for me as I'm still kind of a beginner. This video was clear, concise and structures perfectly. I will be going to your website first for my next part need.
My dad taught me how to take out, disassemble and replace a distributor on our 89 3.7 merc chaparral! Very easy if you have the right tools and someone that knows what their talking about! Love doing this kind of work.
Always go to top dead centre on compression stroke( I prefer to do this at timing degrees so it aligns perfect to post) when it drops in the centre marker on rotor button should align with the with the marker on the distributor body where cap sits. then you are in correct place for maximum movement for doing the timing. especially important in a dissy with points.
Great video; suggest u show how to RNR as the first part of your video almost did ( u put the same one back in)... i guess one would need to have a method to line up an exact replacement somehow so re-timing is not not necessary ? (How to mark the new one so as to avoid the timing light issue).
hi, what is the way when the position is lost? the zero mark on the flywheel is finger on the cylinder 1 cable? I have made the fine marking before, but which gear position clicks in is lost
Wow. That's a lot of information... So, how do I lock out the vacuum and mechanical advance to allow my gm tbi upgrade (in my 1976 cj7 jeep with 258 I6) to allow the ecm to control the distributor/timing/spark? "0 Thanks for the video. Oh, by the way... I believe my cam shaft is soft iron, do you sell the dizzys specifically for the set up I'm trying to attain?
I just bought an old 69 Chevelle with a 396. Which MSD kit would be the best replacement? I was thinking this one 555-40005 HEI Distributor, 121-6201 MSD 6-Series Ignition and 555-40201 8.0mm Red Hot Pow'r Wires.
Hello David and Chad, I have a 1978 Ford 302 engine in a pickup truck. Is there an O ring or seal where the distributor goes into the block? I think I might have a leak there, and that I might have to get this O ring replaced. The oil sits in two little depressions on each side of the water pump and distributor when it leaks out, and I sometimes soak it up with toilet paper. The leak is either from this or from where the intake manifold meets the block, but this latter joint was re-done not too long ago by a good mechanic.
I have a sbc and wanna put a crank trigger kit on it , I want to know what size wheel I need to buy for a 6 3/4 in. balancer can anybody help me out , Thanks .
i got my ditrbutior in timed at 12 dregress runs good but when i do a quik wom on the throtlle it back fires through carb with fire ball cane u help me out some one
hey i have a 1995 ford f150 4.9l v6 manual transmission,, is there any luck for this engine to make look as impressive as the on on the vid? and if so, how much would something like that cost?
If you are installing a new distributor on a new shaft. How do you align the distributor housing in the correct position? Or how do you make sure it is set in the right place?
What if the distributor was already out of the truck and fully took apart without any marks and all the plugs and wires gone so I had no idea where anything went, where would I want to point the #1 wire and cap??
I got a 350 chevy Elder Block, the distruburtor timing seems to be off, i rotate it car gets less power the ni turn it back it gets more power turn it to far i get back fires
What would be the cause of the Distributor not rotating to 5 degrees when setting ignition timing? it was at 12 btdc and i need it at 5 but it only went to 8.
@7233910 Keep in mind when the distributor falls in, because of the gear mesh, the rotor will move on you as you drop the distributor, you can usually compensate for it since it will turn as you drop it in. Best bet is to call in- 915-855-7123
this is informative... but you confused me with "don't crank over the motor" What if I'm only pulling the distributor because I'm replacing the head? I'm throwing timing out the window, until I put the crank and cam at TDC. which was where I wanted it, when I removed the distributor. don't you just make note of the position of the rotor, when at TDC, and then try and duplicate it?
Guys I need HELP! I had a new engine installed in my 55 Chevy, now when I turn the heater blower on it kills the engine and the engine runs rough even if I don't turn the blower on. I noticed that the car still has the ballast resistor hooked up on it, could this be my problem? Is this supposed to be disconnected and then wired directly to the dist? Anyone out there please advise me if you will, I'm at my wits end. I do have a HEI distributor in the engine but like I said the ballast resistor is still hooked up. Please help and thanks.
cool now i have a better understanding of how to remove a distributor but i still wont attempt to do it on my own cause i know i'll screw up somewhere down the line lol
i got a 72 chevy that dies after like a hr of running mechanic scant figure it out im trouble shooting at home doing tune ups any tips or good channels someone msg me thanks its had all tune ups my trucks really nice and just has some running problems also runs kinda chuggy
No one seems to ever talk about this issue....which is actually the hardest part about installing a distributor on a rebuilt engine. The rest is a piece of cake.
I'm amazed how much you had to dumb things down (sorry to the guys who needed it) but you did over look two very important points. 1.) The relationship of #1 spark plug wire to the cap.. There are not 8 teeth on the drive gear and you cannot put #1 anywhere on the cap, it has a pre-engineered location.. If you want things to work correctly its gotta be in the right spot.. 2.) I never found this one till I was in my late 20's.. There are times when using after market parts, ie; intake manifold, distributor, etc., that is will happen, the distributor will bottom out on the oil pump drive before it sets down on the intake manifold (particular to sbc and bbc).. Hard on the oil pump first of all cause youre trying to clamp down the distributor against the pump drive and second you cant keep the thing in time (wants to advance itself) not to mention the oil leak cause the distributor isn't setting on the manifold compressing the gasket.. Just a little F.Y.I. from a guy who beat his own head bloody against a wall before he figured it out..
Great video! I'm removing a distributor to replace a pickup coil and this covered the removal/reinsertion process perfectly. Thanks guys!
Nice video, informative for those who never done it before. You're making me feel old because I was doing this when I was 10 years old back in 1969.
Great video on distributer install. Built all new motor for my 1987 Corvette, 355 ci. Double Roller Rocker Timing Chain and Gears, Flat Tapet Pistons 10.5:1 compression, Flat Tapet Valves, all hydraulic. CompCams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam. Machined L98 Heads & 1.6 Stainless Roller Rockers, new valves, guides, and springs. Machined Runner's and Plenum. Having to replace the Pickup Coil meant removable of Dist., I hesitated. This video gives me the courage to do so. Thanks.
Going to try and put my distributor on my 1970 Mustang 351W myself. Thank you for this video, you guys are awesome and I appreciate the energy and effort you guys put into this tutorial. Just subscribed.
THANKS MSD! Chad and Dave really helped me understand this installation! Just replaced my OEM distributor with a pro-billet for my 5.7L 89' Chevy truck and she runs powerful now!👍🏽
BTW, I had an engine builder do all the building who is also a Corvette owner. I also have been doing some work myself since the engine was installed. Not a true mechanic per se but your videos are very helpful. Thanks.
Thanks, guys. You put together a thorough and easy-to-understand video.
"Assuming that you have 8 cylinders like you should" what a fantastic statement!
I have a 1966 Toronado and this job was super intimidating for me as I'm still kind of a beginner. This video was clear, concise and structures perfectly. I will be going to your website first for my next part need.
I have the same car.....how did you make out with it? Was it difficult?
@@ourkid2000 still working on but she's in decent shape. Finding parts is always a nightmare...
Thanks to this video I successfully installed a new distributor in my 64 Chevy c20.
Thanks for info. Your advice was straight forward and bottom line I saved a few bucks and 2000 Chevy express work van runs better.
awesome, I feel confident on tackling my distributor swap on my sbc now. Thanks guys!
Very nicely done. Thanks for an informative, well-produced video!
My dad taught me how to take out, disassemble and replace a distributor on our 89 3.7 merc chaparral! Very easy if you have the right tools and someone that knows what their talking about! Love doing this kind of work.
Thanks for the video, it helped me to install my distributor by myself.Grtz
Great video guys. Keep them coming.
Your vids are the most helpful so far.
Unless you have a ford..
Very helpful and informative video thank you for sharing.
Dude you just made my life a whole lot better
Thanks guys you just saved me 450 bucks I was about to give a marine mechanic.
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Great video! Very helpful.
man great video thanks for posting this.
Brilliant, informative videos
wonderful video like all your videos thanks guys
I love this dude.
Great vids!!
Always go to top dead centre on compression stroke( I prefer to do this at timing degrees so it aligns perfect to post) when it drops in the centre marker on rotor button should align with the with the marker on the distributor body where cap sits. then you are in correct place for maximum movement for doing the timing. especially important in a dissy with points.
Thanks thus was very helpful.
Thanks for the show
This is crazy to see young versions of these dudes
The thing I love about engine work is that I keep getting older, but the procedures stay the same age.😘
Great video
Nice shop!
Thank you. I'm updating a first generation billet distributor with the latest billet distributor
318 distributors don’t have a gear they have a flathead 180° slot on the bottom. i am glad this will be easier for me
Great video; suggest u show how to RNR as the first part of your video almost did ( u put the same one back in)... i guess one would need to have a method to line up an exact replacement somehow so re-timing is not not necessary ? (How to mark the new one so as to avoid the timing light issue).
Best video on the subject out there. Thanks for the help!
my caprice after warm for 15 min it shuts off and i have to wait till it cools down for it to turn back on. can it be the cap or the pick up coil???
HEY GUYS THANKS FOR THE INFO.
Y'all remember watching this sat morning on Speed channel back in the 2000s lol
hi, what is the way when the position is lost?
the zero mark on the flywheel is finger on the cylinder 1 cable?
I have made the fine marking before, but which gear position clicks in is lost
Wow. That's a lot of information...
So, how do I lock out the vacuum and mechanical advance to allow my gm tbi upgrade (in my 1976 cj7 jeep with 258 I6) to allow the ecm to control the distributor/timing/spark? "0
Thanks for the video.
Oh, by the way... I believe my cam shaft is soft iron, do you sell the dizzys specifically for the set up I'm trying to attain?
my friend pleasetell me how can I install 6 piston engine and wich direction.
I just bought an old 69 Chevelle with a 396. Which MSD kit would be the best replacement? I was thinking this one 555-40005 HEI Distributor,
121-6201 MSD 6-Series Ignition and 555-40201 8.0mm Red Hot Pow'r Wires.
@Sweetdeno22 It sounds like it wasn't seated all the way down.
What did the problem turn out to be? Please tell.
Hello David and Chad, I have a 1978 Ford 302 engine in a pickup truck. Is there an O ring or seal where the distributor goes into the block? I think I might have a leak there, and that I might have to get this O ring replaced. The oil sits in two little depressions on each side of the water pump and distributor when it leaks out, and I sometimes soak it up with toilet paper. The leak is either from this or from where the intake manifold meets the block, but this latter joint was re-done not too long ago by a good mechanic.
Question I just did that and it's still not firing I'm thinking it might be a cam positioning sensor in the front of the motor on a '97 Silverado
So, I have a ford, that oil pump drive shaft did stick to the distributor like you mentioned, can’t figure how to get it to sit back in
I have a 82 Indianapolis 500 pace car. How would I set that up for a 305 ? Would it be the same as a 350 ?
I have 1987 I just did the timing chain dose the distributor shaft at 530 5.0 chevy engine
I'm way old school. can I replace the electronic ignition with points without replacing the distributor?
I have a sbc and wanna put a crank trigger kit on it , I want to know what size wheel I need to buy for a 6 3/4 in. balancer can anybody help me out , Thanks .
Great video
Does a 250 inline six follow the same procedure?
i got my ditrbutior in timed at 12 dregress runs good but when i do a quik wom on the throtlle it back fires through carb with fire ball cane u help me out some one
hey i have a 1995 ford f150 4.9l v6 manual transmission,, is there any luck for this engine to make look as impressive as the on on the vid? and if so, how much would something like that cost?
is it ok for the rotor to be able to move a little bit or do i have a faulty one
How will I know where the housing was if I'm taking it out to replace my intake manifold
what if the screw on the distributor that tightens the cap down on the distributor has broken off how can you fix that
If you are installing a new distributor on a new shaft. How do you align the distributor housing in the correct position? Or how do you make sure it is set in the right place?
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What if the distributor was already out of the truck and fully took apart without any marks and all the plugs and wires gone so I had no idea where anything went, where would I want to point the #1 wire and cap??
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Hi will this method work for me. I am changing out my cam and heads and am keeping same intake and distributor.
I got a 350 chevy Elder Block, the distruburtor timing seems to be off, i rotate it car gets less power the ni turn it back it gets more power turn it to far i get back fires
Thank you!
What would be the cause of the Distributor not rotating to 5 degrees when setting ignition timing? it was at 12 btdc and i need it at 5 but it only went to 8.
good for everything but a ford? So what do I do differently for my f150 4.9L inline?
I made the mistake of not marking the distributor location. Now my vacuum advance is almost hitting my intake. Not sure how to correct this.
@7233910 Keep in mind when the distributor falls in, because of the gear mesh, the rotor will move on you as you drop the distributor, you can usually compensate for it since it will turn as you drop it in. Best bet is to call in- 915-855-7123
Nice hat, Dave
Can't get my distributor to seat what do I do help
Gud Video. But i wanna see u work on old cars too !!!
Need to know how to set timing1992 an tht numbers on distcap
Replacing distributor cap on 1988 Mercedes benz 260e
I put a High out put coil in my truck. Supposedly 48000 volts compared to 20,000 . how reliable are they?
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I have installed. A Chevy hei. Distriduter in a77 Ford van cant get it started
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wow thanks
What's the symptoms of a bad distributor brothers
what about a gasket? is it needed?
Hi great share and video (*****s)..
this is informative... but you confused me with "don't crank over the motor" What if I'm only pulling the distributor because I'm replacing the head? I'm throwing timing out the window, until I put the crank and cam at TDC. which was where I wanted it, when I removed the distributor. don't you just make note of the position of the rotor, when at TDC, and then try and duplicate it?
nice
where should the piston be?
i can NEVER get one on the right tooth; it turns as you install it and im always off;
MSD Pro Billet R2R install ahead of MSD Atomic EFI. Vid will expedite upgrade on '70 CST/10.
i was told to put paper Distributor hole and bumb the key to build pressure and it will pop the paper out but u said not to turn the key or anything?
Thats cuz it was already set
Hey it's the roadkill guy
I have a 98 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, something is burning out my Distributor this will be number three my old man replaces. Please help...
Hopefully you figured out what was wrong, rotor possibly?
Guys I need HELP! I had a new engine installed in my 55 Chevy, now when I turn the heater blower on it kills the engine and the engine runs rough even if I don't turn the blower on. I noticed that the car still has the ballast resistor hooked up on it, could this be my problem? Is this supposed to be disconnected and then wired directly to the dist? Anyone out there please advise me if you will, I'm at my wits end. I do have a HEI distributor in the engine but like I said the ballast resistor is still hooked up. Please help and thanks.
cool now i have a better understanding of how to remove a distributor but i still wont attempt to do it on my own cause i know i'll screw up somewhere down the line lol
i got a 72 chevy that dies after like a hr of running mechanic scant figure it out im trouble shooting at home doing tune ups any tips or good channels someone msg me thanks its had all tune ups my trucks really nice and just has some running problems also runs kinda chuggy
a little late to comment but it may be your coil going bad?
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the tricky part is actually lining up the gear with oil pump slot
No one seems to ever talk about this issue....which is actually the hardest part about installing a distributor on a rebuilt engine. The rest is a piece of cake.
Man i wish you guys would come help me. Getting fed up with one issue after another. Seems my motor is cursed.
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do you have Ford dist, I did exactly what you said , the whole shaft to my oil pump pulled right out!
Show me
I'm amazed how much you had to dumb things down (sorry to the guys who needed it) but you did over look two very important points. 1.) The relationship of #1 spark plug wire to the cap.. There are not 8 teeth on the drive gear and you cannot put #1 anywhere on the cap, it has a pre-engineered location.. If you want things to work correctly its gotta be in the right spot.. 2.) I never found this one till I was in my late 20's.. There are times when using after market parts, ie; intake manifold, distributor, etc., that is will happen, the distributor will bottom out on the oil pump drive before it sets down on the intake manifold (particular to sbc and bbc).. Hard on the oil pump first of all cause youre trying to clamp down the distributor against the pump drive and second you cant keep the thing in time (wants to advance itself) not to mention the oil leak cause the distributor isn't setting on the manifold compressing the gasket.. Just a little F.Y.I. from a guy who beat his own head bloody against a wall before he figured it out..
a bit of dielectric grease is also a good thing...and they skipped that part also.
i have a question
riiiiight good luck with that backfire