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Ned Glenn wrote: > > Hi- > When i installed my rebuilt motor - didnt run. I moved the wires > on th cap, it ran > > Previously, (and according to the markings on the distibutor) TDC #1 was > at about "5 o'clock". To get the car to run I had to move the #1 wire to > '11 o'clock' > > Do i have to reset the didributor drive shaft and move #1 back to "5 > o'clock" to keep the #3 retard > correct? > > If so, How? > > thanx > ned '69 SB (runs but for how long?) If I remember from previous threads correctly, the distributer can be 180 deg. "off". You will just need to adjust your plug wires accordingly. Also, I believe the 3 deg. retard on #3 is just a good rumour. Maybe this was available in the way way back, but certainly not on an 009. Peter Parker '66 Square; Phillip Portland, OR