Bring #1 piston to its uppermost point and observe position of distributor--it should be firing on no. 1
Yes the rotor should be pointing to the #1 cylinder when you are installing the distributor.
Advance the distributor until the engine pings then back off to the point the engine stops pinging, tighten the distributor. This will require driving a few test runs.
As on any automobile engine, the rotor turns in a 360 degree circle. When the piston for the number one cylinder is at top dead center on the compression stroke the rotor should point to the number one spark plug tower of the distributor cap.
With the #1 cylinder on top dead center (TDC) of the compression stroke, the rotor should point to #1 on the distributor cap.
There should be a mark on the distributor or it's switch plate that indicates where the rotor should point for cylinder 1. If you look at the distributor from the front of the vehicle, the closest center position should be for cylinder 2. Clockwise 1/8 th turn from that should be cylinder 1 position, but double check against the indicator mark that should be present.
To fit the Distributor Tazz, first ensure that the engine is at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke for cylinder one. Align the distributor rotor to point towards the number one cylinder terminal on the distributor cap. Securely install the distributor into the engine block, ensuring that it engages properly with the oil pump drive. Finally, reconnect the ignition wires according to the firing order and check the timing as needed.
The 4 cylinder doesn't have one. The 6 cylinder distributor is in the very back on top. Picture of engine to point out the distributor.
rotor should point at number 1 plug lead when engine is at tdc make a mark with whiteout ,on outside of distributor before you remove distributor cap. make this mark where the #1 spark plug lead would be if distributor cap was on distributor when you remove cap this is where rotor needs to be pointing
To set the distributor on a 1991 Suzuki Sidekick, first, ensure the engine is at Top Dead Center (TDC) on the compression stroke for cylinder number one. Then, remove the distributor cap and align the rotor to point towards the number one spark plug terminal. After that, carefully insert the distributor into the engine, ensuring it engages with the drive gear correctly. Finally, recheck the timing using a timing light and adjust as necessary.
To find the distributor starting point on a 1984 Ford 351 Club Wagon, first locate the distributor at the rear of the engine, near the firewall. The timing mark can usually be found on the harmonic balancer, and the timing pointer is located on the engine block. To set the initial timing, you may need to rotate the engine to the appropriate degrees before top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke for the number one cylinder, aligning it with the timing pointer. Make sure to check the specifications for the correct timing setting for your particular engine.
It all depends on where the engine is stopped when you pull the old distributor. It's easiest if you turn the engine to #1TDC BEFORE you pull the old distributor, then put the new distributor in and make sure it's pointing at #1 when you put it in. The most important part is the timing. Make sure all of the wires go in the same place and that the NEW distributor is aligned exactly the same as the old one.