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How do you change a distributor in a small block 350 to make sure timing is right?
Before taking the old distributor off, make sure the engine is at #1TDC, and make sure the rotor is pointing at the #1 position on the rotor. When the engine is at #1TDC the #1 cylinder should be at the top of the compression cycle. If you turn the engine one full turn from that #1 will be at the top between exhaust and intake cycles. You don't want to set up there since the engine won't work if you do.
After you're CERTAIN that #1 is at TDC, note the orientation of the rotor then slide out the old distributor by removing the retainer at the bottom of the shaft. You may need to work at it a little since the o-ring can be a little tough to break loose.
Note that as you start to lift the distributor out the rotor will turn slightly. That's because the gear on the bottom is touching a different part of the camshaft. Again, note where the rotor is pointing as you lift the distributor.
Lubricate the o-ring on the new distributor and orient rotor to the same position that the old one was in as you removed it. Slide the distributor shaft back into place and verify that the rotor is pointing at the exact same place the old one was when you removed it.
Replace the retainer, connect everything back up and it should be ready to set the timing.
If the distributor has already been removed or if the old distributor has already been replaced and isn't pointing in the proper position, you'll need to refer to a shop manual for proper setup.
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