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Date:         Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:16:42 -0500
Reply-To:     Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Help diagnose Cinco

Here is how I would adjust the engine to install the dist.Loosen the spark plugs so the engine will turn over easily.Remove the #1 spark plug.This is by the AFM. Next , I would use a socket on the alt nut at the pully to turn the engine over.Turn the engine over till you can just start to feel compression at the number 1 spark plug hole. This ,with your finger in that spark plug hole to block the air to get commpression.So now you know that you are on the compression stroke for the #1 piston.Stick a screw driver into the cylinder till it reaches the top of the piston.Now, continue to turn the pully till the sacrew driver stops moving out of the cyl. The piston is at the top of its stroke.Stop, cause you are now at TDC for cyl#1.Now install the distributor with the rotor jpointing at cyl#1 on the dist cap.I think the dist can only go in two ways.Right on , or 180 degrees off.Make sure that the dist. vacuum advance and mechanical advance is not binding.That they are at the non running position.Do you have the proper rotor?


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