Setting distributor all the way down

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Asked by Buddog Jul 19, 2018 at 08:08 PM about the 1988 Chevrolet C/K 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

UNABLE TOO Aline distributor pin with oil
pump slot ,distributor doesn't want to sit
down all the way

7 Answers

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Already tried putting screwdriver down to align distributor pin with oil pump slot shaft

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Setting distributor all the way down on a 350 a 5.7 motor, tdc, rotor button pointing at number one plug wire distributor drops but won't drop all the way down

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You must consider that the shaft will rotate as is drops so you must turn the oil pump to compensate for that, don't worry you'll get it

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Try kicking starter just a tad once distributor is in as far as it will go, or turn the rotor a little bit...........

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Thanks to all ! I will never give up ! GOD IS IN CONTROL.I'm learning & reading all great idea's . GOD LOVE IS NEVER ENDING.This Chev. 350 don't know who it is messing with. It will drop the day, Yes thanks for all the great idea's.

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