MustangDadDrake":1pz204pw said:Thanks Bubba!
After doing some more research I want to make sure I have this right in my mind before I do it this weekend.
1.Set Engine to TDC on Compression Stroke by using 1/2 wrench on the crankshaft pulley. Question: do I need to remove the fan and/or radiator in order to do this.
1.A. No You shouldn't need to remove the fan or radiator. If you remove all the spark plugs you can probably turn the engine using the fan itself.[highlight=yellow][/highlight]
Also, how can I tell it is the compression stroke?
"1.B. Since the engine is running now with the Distribitors slightly off normal stock position, when the engine is set correctly on the TDC mark of the crankshafts Dampener when it's on the compression stroke the Distribitors rotor will be pointing to the number one spark plug wires tower of the Distribitor cap. Use a piece of chock and mark the distribitor body were the the number one spark plug wire is located. If the Distribitor rotor isn't pointing close to the number one spark plug wire then it will be 180 degrees off and its not going to be on the compression stroke. Take a picture of it and post here.[highlight=yellow][/highlight]"
2. Remove cap, leaving spark plug wires attached.
3. Mark position of rotor.
4. Remove distributor.
4. Before removing the Distribitor take a few pictures of its location and post them here. [highlight=yellow][/highlight]
5. Reinstall distributor in the correct orientation. Question: I feel like I am missing something here. Are you able to clarify a little bit more. I have been using this generic DIY for most of my information WikiHow. I feel like this step is critical and would feel comfortable with some more clarity.
[highlight=yellow][/highlight] More to follow. Good luck" Edited5. The wikihow is ok except in you case the Distribitor wasn't installed quite correctly. IE I believe it's likely 1 or 2 teeth of the Distribitor gear off its ideal position. After documenting this step try moving the Distribitor body by turning it towards the fuel pump. Now take another picture and post here. This will show how far off the rotor is off from the Distribitor caps number one tower. Note that Ford Distribitor caps usally have a number one on the top next to the number one cap tower.
Thanks again!!