Clock That Distributor !

[318willrun]

From past discussions, I've made a video to help (hopefully) understand what and how clocking a distributor looks like. If you know, you know. If you don't, then here ya go!

 

[toolmanmike]

From past discussions, I've made a video to help (hopefully) understand what and how clocking a distributor looks like. If you know, you know. If you don't, then here ya go!

Always teaching. There are a lot of enthusiasts out there that just don't know.

 

[318willrun]

Always teaching. There are a lot of enthusiasts out there that just don't know.

This year, though, I'm planning (I said "planning" lol) on doing more participation, challenges (with myself is fine), and such, other than a bunch of tech tips. Tech tips, explanations with demonstrations take time and aren't as fun. I'd rather make passes at the track LOL.

 

[Bossanova5]

Thanks for making a very informative video!

 

[318willrun]

I will also add that one of the important things about getting your distributor clocked so the rotor is facing #1 cylinder is this usually gives the distributor w/vacuum advance the most sweep for timing. I've had it where a guy needs a few more degrees of timing and the VA is against the intake. Or could be against the firewall, depending. I also like the number one plug wire/rotor to be in that spot because it makes it kosher to "the books and mopar world".

 

[Newbomb Turk]

I will also add that one of the important things about getting your distributor clocked so the rotor is facing #1 cylinder is this usually gives the distributor w/vacuum advance the most sweep for timing. I've had it where a guy needs a few more degrees of timing and the VA is against the intake. Or could be against the firewall, depending. I also like the number one plug wire/rotor to be in that spot because it makes it kosher to "the books and mopar world".

Exactly. I never put number one anywhere but where the book calls for.

The rub is the drive gear just can’t be dropped in and lined up the same way.

 

[fishmens67]

Nice video, now lets do a little tougher install, small block Chevy.

 

[318willrun]

Nice video, now lets do a little tougher install, small block Chevy.

You may watch my channel a long time before you see a small block chevy on it... I have owned them, and perhaps again in the future. But I am not looking .....

 

[fishmens67]

I have owned them

Then you know what I'm talking about, it can be a buzz getting no 1 where you want it and the oil pump indexed.
I agree , I'm not looking for any Chevy cars, but I do like the Chevy and GM trucks, might get me a Silverado or Denali.

 

[Mopar Sam]

I'd rather have my eyes poked out with a stick, and someone put hair in my food, than to ever touch another sbc.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Exactly. I never put number one anywhere but where the book calls for.

The rub is the drive gear just can’t be dropped in and lined up the same way.

Right. Because you need all the room for timing adjustment with the vacuum can stickin out.

 

[318willrun]

I'd rather have my eyes poked out with a stick, and someone put hair in my food, than to ever touch another sbc.

And this is coming from experience! ^^ Take his word, my friends!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Another nice video. Thanks, bud.

 

[toolmanmike]

From past discussions, I've made a video to help (hopefully) understand what and how clocking a distributor looks like. If you know, you know. If you don't, then here ya go!

Just shared this vid to a member on C bodies. Thanks.

 

[Bennoel 10]

Made sense to me. Thank you

 

[barbee6043]

Like the guy said, "the devil is in the details!"