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uhlanstan
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MAR 13, 12:37 PM
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Bravo excellent post a green rate I was just informed about this distributor by Black Tree,, this is a performance distributor . a needed improvement over the stock stonehenge druid unit .. this is the kind of post we all can benefit from a big + for a post that will increase fiero owners satisfation level(and make the car run better ) If you use the coil wire ,,use a thin timing mark and thier will be no need to double check the 1 and 4.. this forum is a constant source of fiero improvement, thanks to members like Jetman
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AutoTech
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MAR 16, 07:01 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by AutoTech:
I have been searching Hi and Low for these damn replacement pieces, but I cant find them anywhere 
Anybody got a clue? |
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Bump
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uhlanstan
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MAR 16, 08:02 PM
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Any time you are going to replace a distributor , you should be on the #1 firing point..piston fire position.. When the timing is known to be exact The distributor should be marked with a small slim white paint mark ,scribe mark or a pin punch mark at the join surfaces,that will center the distributor any time you move it..When the new distributor is installed ,once timing is verified,,use the lower old mark and place the new mark on the distributor to match the old mark,,If you carefully eyeball the position of the distributor before you remove it ,and the finish position as it clears the lower drive gear,, this makes install and future removal easier..
A paper match or tooth pick can be used to apply the paint,a dry wall screw will scribe most excellently
when the distributor clears mark the exact place where the rotor (or moving part) is in relation to the distributor
For the generous souls who assist others on thier fieros a distributor cap with the top partialy cut out can be of assistance in distributor trouble shooting..
some body rate jetman green for me
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mmeyer86gt/gtp
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MAR 16, 10:44 PM
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I posted a build up with the s10 / blazer write up some time ago if you look in the search it shows how to do it. and what the differences are between the fiero one and the blazer one!
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uhlanstan
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MAR 28, 12:04 PM
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This is a most excellent post ,I am bumping for the doubters, green rates for jet man PLEASE
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Spoilt_87fiero
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APR 01, 11:55 PM
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great write up + for jetman 
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sjmaye
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APR 02, 03:23 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Spoilt_87fiero:
great write up + for jetman |
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Ditto!
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sjmaye
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APR 02, 03:32 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by uhlanstan:
Any time you are going to replace a distributor , you should be on the #1 firing point..piston fire position.. When the timing is known to be exact The distributor should be marked with a small slim white paint mark ,scribe mark or a pin punch mark at the join surfaces,that will center the distributor any time you move it..When the new distributor is installed ,once timing is verified,,use the lower old mark and place the new mark on the distributor to match the old mark,,If you carefully eyeball the position of the distributor before you remove it ,and the finish position as it clears the lower drive gear,, this makes install and future removal easier..
A paper match or tooth pick can be used to apply the paint,a dry wall screw will scribe most excellently
when the distributor clears mark the exact place where the rotor (or moving part) is in relation to the distributor
For the generous souls who assist others on thier fieros a distributor cap with the top partialy cut out can be of assistance in distributor trouble shooting..
some body rate jetman green for me |
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Can you guys confirm I did this right? I have my engine out. Before pulling the distributor I put got the engine to TDC of cylinder #1 . I saw a punch mark in the block at the base of the distributor. I made a mating punch in the distibutor base for lineup later. I also took a sharpie and marked the relationship of the rotor to the distributor housing just to be sure I was not off a tooth. I then pulled the distributor.
Should this at least get the thing started when I get the engine back in the car?
Also- I HATE oil leaks. Any comments on Rodneys high temp distributor O-ring? I have a new one with my gasket set, but should I consider using his instead?
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uhlanstan
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APR 02, 02:38 PM
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If engine was running O K when you pulled the engine you should be fine ,,the purpose of the marks is to KEEP time when working on the engine distributor and save time ,, The mark is made when you know timing is correct,so you do not have to retime from "not known" If the distributor was not moved from the last time the engine was run you are fine
I always bring engine to top dead center or #1 fire position when I reinstall a distributor
A properly done punch mark will FEEL into place,, The paint mark with a center scribe is more precise
when parts are changed the timing change is small but timing should be check for best running engine
try for as close to 10 and 10 as possible,but 9 and 11 are O K
One mark is permanent,block to distributor, the 2nd mark should be lighter more easily erased ,,but it is the more important mark..it is the position of the distributor gear driven shaft and what it turns that is most important..always use #1 for time purpose to simplify
The piston must be at the same position as it was at removal when you remount distributor... top dead center firing stroke
do not alter distributor firing points to attain perfect time
The stock o ring should be fine, this has been a problem on older o rings,use a small amount of lube to assist in smooth slide entry.if edges are sharp ,smooth with sand paper just place oily rag or oily soft paper in hole to prevent grit from falling in new engine
I ve found that lube aids quick entry into a tight hole[This message has been edited by uhlanstan (edited 04-06-2008).]
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Patrick
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APR 02, 05:01 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by jetman:
If you have a good induction timing light, hook it up to your coil wire and you will be timing for both your #1 cylinder and your #4 cylinder at the same time. I just tried it myself and it worked like a charm. For years I've taken the difference between #1 and #4 as I set the timing, this is so much simpler.
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| quote | Originally posted by jetman:
I did mention that if you have a good induction light, just hook up to the coil wire, you'll just set the timing once and be done with it as you're getting both #1 and #4 at the same time.
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Perhaps I'm not following exactly what you're saying, but why would an induction timing light be necessary? Couldn't a regular timing light be attached to the coil (or the center terminal of the distributor) in much the same fashion as a regular timing light is normally attached to the #1 spark plug?[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 04-02-2008).]
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