Note two distributor "rotor positions":
1) Where it swivels to once lifted
2) Resting place when seated
I'd make two marks.
You'll want to pre-align new distro to same "swivel to" location, then drop it in.
Doing this makes the job go quickly and smoothly.
Note: If the new distributor won't fully seat, you have two options:
1) You can reach in with long flat-blade screwdriver and align oil pump shaft (preferred)
2) If you're certain you dropped it in correctly, you can bump the starter, and it will drop into place.
If you're wrong however, you will need to go though process of lining up TDC on cylinder #1 to align new distro.
1) Where it swivels to once lifted
2) Resting place when seated
I'd make two marks.
You'll want to pre-align new distro to same "swivel to" location, then drop it in.
Doing this makes the job go quickly and smoothly.
Note: If the new distributor won't fully seat, you have two options:
1) You can reach in with long flat-blade screwdriver and align oil pump shaft (preferred)
2) If you're certain you dropped it in correctly, you can bump the starter, and it will drop into place.
If you're wrong however, you will need to go though process of lining up TDC on cylinder #1 to align new distro.
