Stupid Distributor Questions

In theory you can install the intermediate shaft in any position. In practice you can deviate maybe a tooth (one way or the other) when installing the intermediate shaft. I think what waggin`s getting at is that if you don`t try to get it timed the way the fsm suggests, you can end up with the vacuum canister hitting the firewall or manifold before the car times right.................George, I`m glad to hear moper is coming down to help you. He`s a good mechanic. Good luck, let us know how it turns out.