The first time I had the distributor out and intake off, YEARS AGO, I thought I would never get it back together. ONE TIME I had the distributor drop in perfect, I was shocked on that. I try to look at the Distributor flat, I even mark the screw drivers flats. Turning that oil pump drive is tricky even with an screw driver. Now I have an old distributor I took apart w/o a gear on it so it works awesome to line everything up. Its just a housing and a shaft.
Can't thank you enough for the info bro ,,,I'm 63 and started to forget all kinds of shit,,, hell I even worked for Chevy.....lmao..gotta love getting old....
You are part of a select group of people who fall under the best your of people... Thank you very much, I was about to deal out but the internet remains undefeated thanks to you.
Thank You so much for this video I was getting frustrated, when that thing dropped in perfectly I wanted to high 5 you right then, great job you helped many do it yourselfers!👍
I must say, that engine is looking mighty sexy for real brother. And I did notice that you're cleaning up the radiator support area... Looks exceptional!!! You have hands of gold!!! Great tip as we'll even though I've never worked on a Chevy.... Yet!
Work on a chevy and you will never go back. I like Fords and Dodges but their manufacturing is alot of the times stupid when it comes to working on them. Chevys are very well the easiest to work on yourself. But that all comes down to your own experience with different brands and your preferance haha.
I’ve always just dropped it in and it will mesh with the cam gear amd then bump it over. The distributor will stay in the correct orientation with the cam and the distributor will drop down once the oil pump shaft lines up with the slot
I love it when I'm struggling with something and I find you have made a video about it. Thanks for the time you spend doing this, I really appreciate it.
I think what I wasn’t taking into consideration was that the distributor shaft was spinning upon install but also spinning back when I would remove it. So even though I eyeballed the oil pump shaft and the distributor to orient it properly… it would still move out of alignment once I started the install. I’ll get it next time 😁
Ive got one for ya. I'm working on my dads 1978 chevy pickup with 350 and hei distributor . I tried all the chevy tricks to drop in the distributor and still nothing . at first I thought the shaft or the aluminum distributor shaft its self was warped? went and bought a new one . still the same thing ? had to take the oil pan off and clean it out anyway and replace the gaskets. I also took the oil pump off since its going to get replaced. I desided to drop in the distributor and it still wont engage ???? the only thing I can think of is these damb chevys have a nylon bump stop on the end of the cam nose ? maybe the cam is moving too far forward or back wards and the teeth on the cam / distributor is not lining up ?
@@dillonebel5417 Yep found out the issue . the gear on the distributor was put upside down at the factory . gotta love Chinese replacement distributors
Thank you dude,and well explained,cause ive got that issue but didnt know if i was on the right video so thanks for the detailed problem explanation before the information began...take care.😉🤘✌
I'll tell you whats legendary that motor paint job looks sweet. Carb looks fresh and clean.Intake and motor all painted looks as if you pulled it for sure. Are you going to do body and paint on the truck eventually?
All you have to do is if it want drop down is hold the distributor by the vacuum can and have someone to bump switch to turn the motor it will drop right in place.
verry well explained 😂 you wer Literally talking as if you were standing here watching me do that exact thing. I figured out what went wrong when I pulled it out because it would drop in the same way and I looked in there and I thought that was to the oil pump so I turned it anyway but then to double check I went here on UA-cam. Yes everybody listen to exactly what he saying. That is exactly how you do it and it is a little bit of a guessing game.
My problem is that the distributor is actually sitting on top of the oil pump shaft. The slot direction is fine. The shaft is a quarter of an inch off.
Hi and thank you. I have a question for you. Once you get the distributor in, what happens if after you place it in and it goes all the way in and the top button didn't align with the last button position? Thanks.
well that works if the oil pump is still lined up. If not. you have to tear down engine or do as this guy says, just turn it with a Flathead. unless im just stupid but im 90% sure the only way to easily turn the oil pump is like this
The first time I had the distributor out and intake off, YEARS AGO, I thought I would never get it back together. ONE TIME I had the distributor drop in perfect, I was shocked on that. I try to look at the Distributor flat, I even mark the screw drivers flats. Turning that oil pump drive is tricky even with an screw driver. Now I have an old distributor I took apart w/o a gear on it so it works awesome to line everything up. Its just a housing and a shaft.
Can't thank you enough for the info bro ,,,I'm 63 and started to forget all kinds of shit,,, hell I even worked for Chevy.....lmao..gotta love getting old....
lol, any time.
You are part of a select group of people who fall under the best your of people... Thank you very much, I was about to deal out but the internet remains undefeated thanks to you.
Thank You so much for this video I was getting frustrated, when that thing dropped in perfectly I wanted to high 5 you right then, great job you helped many do it yourselfers!👍
I must say, that engine is looking mighty sexy for real brother. And I did notice that you're cleaning up the radiator support area... Looks exceptional!!! You have hands of gold!!! Great tip as we'll even though I've never worked on a Chevy.... Yet!
Work on a chevy and you will never go back. I like Fords and Dodges but their manufacturing is alot of the times stupid when it comes to working on them. Chevys are very well the easiest to work on yourself. But that all comes down to your own experience with different brands and your preferance haha.
I’ve always just dropped it in and it will mesh with the cam gear amd then bump it over. The distributor will stay in the correct orientation with the cam and the distributor will drop down once the oil pump shaft lines up with the slot
Super helpful, saved me a headache. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for taking the time to post this, I was off 1/4 some how, now sits just right.
I love it when I'm struggling with something and I find you have made a video about it. Thanks for the time you spend doing this, I really appreciate it.
I think what I wasn’t taking into consideration was that the distributor shaft was spinning upon install but also spinning back when I would remove it. So even though I eyeballed the oil pump shaft and the distributor to orient it properly… it would still move out of alignment once I started the install. I’ll get it next time 😁
Dang is that the little truck engine you've been wrenching on? It's turning out beautifully.
Ive got one for ya. I'm working on my dads 1978 chevy pickup with 350 and hei distributor . I tried all the chevy tricks to drop in the distributor and still nothing . at first I thought the shaft or the aluminum distributor shaft its self was warped? went and bought a new one . still the same thing ? had to take the oil pan off and clean it out anyway and replace the gaskets. I also took the oil pump off since its going to get replaced. I desided to drop in the distributor and it still wont engage ???? the only thing I can think of is these damb chevys have a nylon bump stop on the end of the cam nose ? maybe the cam is moving too far forward or back wards and the teeth on the cam / distributor is not lining up ?
Did you figure it out? Having the issue now
@@dillonebel5417 Yep found out the issue . the gear on the distributor was put upside down at the factory . gotta love Chinese replacement distributors
Top stuff. Through your vid and the comments u saved me a lot of stress
Awesome.
Thank you dude,and well explained,cause ive got that issue but didnt know if i was on the right video so thanks for the detailed problem explanation before the information began...take care.😉🤘✌
I'll tell you whats legendary that motor paint job looks sweet. Carb looks fresh and clean.Intake and motor all painted looks as if you pulled it for sure. Are you going to do body and paint on the truck eventually?
Thank you for the video it helped i thought i had wrong distributor for 79 camero but got it because of your video thank you
All you have to do is if it want drop down is hold the distributor by the vacuum can and have someone to bump switch to turn the motor it will drop right in place.
Man, thank you so much. I got it in first attempt thanks to you. Legend
sweet
Hey how's it going I have a question about dropping in the distributor dose it have to point directly at piston number one just wondering thanks
Worked like a charm. Thanks
Ford blue👍 i love that color
Thanks for this video. Had this problem today and this helped tremendously
Thanks for the tip. I really needed it
Love you so much I liked it and subscribe
Awesome suggestion. Got it in!!
Like SlowRollin Texas Style, I bump the starter to drop the distributor.
Super helpful saved me a headache haha
verry well explained 😂 you wer Literally talking as if you were standing here watching me do that exact thing. I figured out what went wrong when I pulled it out because it would drop in the same way and I looked in there and I thought that was to the oil pump so I turned it anyway but then to double check I went here on UA-cam. Yes everybody listen to exactly what he saying. That is exactly how you do it and it is a little bit of a guessing game.
Awesome, worked out perfectly. Thank you, for sharing!!
Thanks, exact issue I was having
What if you are running a tunnel ram intake?
engine looks great
2.8 is different It has a hexed male oil pump shaft
The distributor is female
Also I think it's an 8mm socket that
Fits the pump. Be careful not to
Drop the socket into the distributor hole when
Aligning the pump
Thank you buddy
Thanks for the tip. 2nd try was it!!
Thank u the helpful tip
My problem is that the distributor is actually sitting on top of the oil pump shaft. The slot direction is fine. The shaft is a quarter of an inch off.
Did you ever get that fixed? Having the issue right now.
@@dillonebel5417 Yes. I pulled the distributor gear off the shaft and turned it over. The gear was upside down.
dude u just saved my ass
Just about shit myself until I watched this video thank you
Are older distributors (pre-'67 or so) different?
Hi and thank you. I have a question for you. Once you get the distributor in, what happens if after you place it in and it goes all the way in and the top button didn't align with the last button position? Thanks.
Pull it back out and rotate the rotor one gear spline to where you need it
It ain't working for me. I've tried and tried this. It refuses to drop.😤
youre still trying to get it in 😂?
Thank you.
Thank you
I think I should assume the same thing applies to Ford. No? I'm headed for a screwdriver now.
Man I tried that and my timming is still too far advance wants to die when u get close to 0 degrees
I usally just spin the motor by hand and the dist. will drop in than.
well that works if the oil pump is still lined up. If not. you have to tear down engine or do as this guy says, just turn it with a Flathead. unless im just stupid but im 90% sure the only way to easily turn the oil pump is like this
Thanks man
+Carlos Lopez You're welcome
You just turn the engine over and it drops right in.
Thanks
Just bump the starter
same on all Chevy engine that's has distributor
😊
One more thing.. Don't hate me but, you've gotta paint those manifolds flat black now. They're ruining your beautiful paint work ;)
thanks!!!!
aint no thang...