When preparing to do my first (by myself, not letting shop do it) valve adjustment, I discovered my distributor to be 180 off... as it has run fine for all these years, I'm not going to risk this surgery. Great info, though, and was extremely interesting to watch. Thank you for posting this video, it was quite educational.
In some cases, adjusting the ignition is not possible, because the distributor will be blocked by the fuel pump, rotating to the correct pre-ignition is impossible, in some cases, you get lucky, and you can adjust even with distributor 180° off. So, you were one of the lucky people. Rotating it just for the aesthetic is not a good idea, too many risks to damage parts, just for the view. So, if it runs, don't touch. Thanks for watching. Xavier
Thank you for this video. I didn't realise these tools existed and went and purchased one after not realising until first start I'd put the shaft in 180 degrees out...
Surprised not more views or likes. This is very important info to know when messing with your engines distributor and distributor drive shaft. Knowing what can go wrong is the better half of doing things right. As quoted by the great philosopher RAM
When my motor is at TDC, my rotor faces #3 and the small half moon is facing the driver's side instead of the crank pulley. My wires are in the same order as stock. I have a very rough cold idle, but once warm, is good. The engine seems to run fine. Any ideas on what to do to get the distributor shaft half Moon facing the crank pulley and have the rotor facing the notch on the distributor cup which is pointing to cylinder number 1? Great informative video!!!
Not all distributors will be in the same position on all Type 1 engines. Could you send some pictures to info@paruzzi.fr, so we can look into your question in detail?
The spring will keep the drive shaft under tension, between the distributor and the rings below. Possible lots of rattling, but wear is the biggest issue over time. Disassemble and insert the spring. I know, not pleasant. When overhauling, always use exploded views from your engine, to find out which parts go where, en the sequence. In many cases, previous overhauling was not done well, missing parts, or using parts with incorrect size/strength.
I did manage to get my distributor in 180 out. Couldn’t get it to run. Was pulling my hair out My Dad walks up pulls the distributor out turns it, puts it back in and car fires right out. I was but happy and angry at the same time.
When preparing to do my first (by myself, not letting shop do it) valve adjustment, I discovered my distributor to be 180 off... as it has run fine for all these years, I'm not going to risk this surgery. Great info, though, and was extremely interesting to watch. Thank you for posting this video, it was quite educational.
In some cases, adjusting the ignition is not possible, because the distributor will be blocked by the fuel pump, rotating to the correct pre-ignition is impossible, in some cases, you get lucky, and you can adjust even with distributor 180° off. So, you were one of the lucky people. Rotating it just for the aesthetic is not a good idea, too many risks to damage parts, just for the view. So, if it runs, don't touch. Thanks for watching. Xavier
Thank you for this video. I didn't realise these tools existed and went and purchased one after not realising until first start I'd put the shaft in 180 degrees out...
I know, we see many rebuild engines with the distributor facing the wrong side. Glad the video help.
Surprised not more views or likes. This is very important info to know when messing with your engines distributor and distributor drive shaft. Knowing what can go wrong is the better half of doing things right. As quoted by the great philosopher RAM
Thank you very much, you’re videos are very informative and helpful
This is such a great video! Thank you guys for this.
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Thank you!!! Awesome video with detailed explanation!!! Well done!!!
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When my motor is at TDC, my rotor faces #3 and the small half moon is facing the driver's side instead of the crank pulley. My wires are in the same order as stock. I have a very rough cold idle, but once warm, is good. The engine seems to run fine. Any ideas on what to do to get the distributor shaft half Moon facing the crank pulley and have the rotor facing the notch on the distributor cup which is pointing to cylinder number 1? Great informative video!!!
Not all distributors will be in the same position on all Type 1 engines. Could you send some pictures to info@paruzzi.fr, so we can look into your question in detail?
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Crap I forgot to put the little spring in. It ran fine then I found the spring on my parts tray. What exactly is it for and is it nessarry?
The spring will keep the drive shaft under tension, between the distributor and the rings below. Possible lots of rattling, but wear is the biggest issue over time. Disassemble and insert the spring. I know, not pleasant. When overhauling, always use exploded views from your engine, to find out which parts go where, en the sequence. In many cases, previous overhauling was not done well, missing parts, or using parts with incorrect size/strength.
I did manage to get my distributor in 180 out. Couldn’t get it to run. Was pulling my hair out My Dad walks up pulls the distributor out turns it, puts it back in and car fires right out. I was but happy and angry at the same time.
Thanks for this great comment, gives us the extra motivation to continue with a smile.