Need to know what engine you have.
it is bolted to the distributor just under the distributor cap.
On the 4.3L V6 the distributor is located in the back of the engine, in the middle. Just follow the spark plug wires and they will lead you to it.
Viewed from the top looking down on the engine with the center of the cap being 12 o'clock coincident with the centerline of the engine, number 1 is at the 11 o'clock position.
it's on the front of the engine block below the water pump
#1 will be the first hole past the cap's mounting screw on the left side of the distributor, going clockwise.
Engine position system performance(bank 1) Engine position system performance(bank 1)
If you have the 3.8L engine, ignition timing is controlled by the computer and cannot be altered without making changes to the computer. If you have the 3.1L engine, which has a distributor, you can set the timing as you would on any engine with a distributor.
It is screewed into the top of the engine block right behind the distributor. It is HARD to see and to REMOVE.
In back of engine, on top, just to the drivers side of the distributor.
Standing in front looking at the distributor cap, number one would be at the 5 O'Clock position, from there clockwise it goes, 1, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.
The distributor intermediate shaft for a 1995 Dodge 1500 with a 318 5.2L engine is positioned vertically, connecting the distributor to the engine's camshaft. It fits into the engine block, allowing the distributor to rotate and distribute ignition spark to the correct cylinder at the right time. Proper alignment is crucial during installation to ensure accurate ignition timing.
RH SIDE OF ENGINE AT END OF CRANKSHAFT