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Topic: Distributor rotor phasing?
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 744
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-17-2002 10:53 PM
   
My new engine for next year has an MSD crank trigger. Never ran one before. I've got the crank trigger set at 36��timing to start with the distibutor locked out.I understand I need to phase the distributor rotor. When does the rotor need to point directly at the terminal for the #1 cylinder? When the timing pointer is at 36��on the damper (full advance) or 0��(TDC)? Might be a dumb question, just never had this setup before. Thanks
David Cole
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-18-2002 01:04 AM
Set the distributor in on number one terminal with the pointer at 36 degrees on the balancer David. It will start that way. You will adjust the timing by moving the crank trigger pick up.
The phasing will come after start up. You will need a hole in the top of the cap and the rotor has to be painted so you can see it through the hole in the cap.  ------------------
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 744
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-18-2002 09:01 AM
Thanks,that what I thought.Just making sure. I've got an old cap with a hole already cut in it and an old rotor to paint.Later,
David Cole
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