Distributor orientation

[b5cuda]

Rookie question here - I'm swapping distributors on my 340 and the new unit is about 90 degrees off. In other words, when I insert the distributor into the key in the intermediate shaft, the body of the new one is a quarter turn away from where the old one sat. Is this an issue, and how do I adjust if necessary? Thanks,
Bill

 

[70aarcuda]

two things...rewire the cap to reflect where No. 1 is now located....Or move the intermediate shaft to get No. 1 back to where it is now..

 

[70aarcuda]

pictures...

 

[70aarcuda]

more ....

 

[70aarcuda]

as you can see how I move the intermediate shaft to get the rotor pointing to where it "should be"...put it can point anywhere as long as you move No. 1 plug wire on the cap to No. on the rotor...and continue with the correct firing order...

 

[b5cuda]

Wow - thanks for the quick and complete reply! I'm not sure how complicated it is to lift and re-position the intermediate shaft in an assembled engine, and get it right (I have bad memories from re-installing a /6 distributor after rebuild). Seems like the easier option is just to drop the dizzy in and shift all the plug wires, right?

 

[70aarcuda]

big screw driver and turn it clockwise..it will come up the cam gear....and it usually takes a couple shots to get it in the right place....Have you engine at TDC NO. 1 firing....

 

[b5cuda]

OK, will give that a shot!

 

[b5cuda]

Moved the intermediate shaft, piece of cake - just like you said. Thanks!