 Distro Trouble, 914-6 |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| ctc911ctc |
 Apr 24 2025, 02:42 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,124 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States 
 |
Teeners,
I took the engine apart to clean it, will add more about that within the rebuild thread I started - however - I removed the distro without noting the rotor position, can someone advise as to how to re-install the distro if I did NOT mark the position of the rotor. Sigh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)  UGH! |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| ClayPerrine |
Apr 24 2025, 03:48 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,319 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
|
I just did this the other day.
1. Take out the #1 spark plug. 2. Put a compression tester hose in #1. 3. Using a starter button, turn the motor until compression comes out of the hose. 4. Using a 19mm wrench, turn the motor over until the TDC mark matches the case splitting line on the flywheel. Now the motor is on TDC on the compression stroke on #1. Then you can install the distributor. 5. To get the timing correct, hook a test light to the points lead with the other end on the positive side of the battery. Turn the distributor until the light goes out. That will static time the motor. Now you can start it and set the timing with a light. |
|
|
|
| porschetub |
Apr 24 2025, 05:17 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,817 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 25 2025, 09:48 AM)  I just did this the other day. 1. Take out the #1 spark plug. 2. Put a compression tester hose in #1. 3. Using a starter button, turn the motor until compression comes out of the hose. 4. Using a 19mm wrench, turn the motor over until the TDC mark matches the case splitting line on the flywheel. Now the motor is on TDC on the compression stroke on #1. Then you can install the distributor. 5. To get the timing correct, hook a test light to the points lead with the other end on the positive side of the battery. Turn the distributor until the light goes out. That will static time the motor. Now you can start it and set the timing with a light. Good info Clay ,yes real easy engine out but more involved with engine in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
ctc911ctc Distro Trouble Apr 24 2025, 02:42 PM
porschetub
Teeners,
I took the engine apart to clean it, wi... Apr 24 2025, 03:45 PM
ctc911ctc Clay,
I need to be fine-tuned - I am struggling ... Apr 26 2025, 03:24 PM ctc911ctc Will follow the advise as it is presented here - E... Apr 24 2025, 04:52 PM porschetub
Will follow the advise as it is presented here - ... Apr 24 2025, 05:35 PM mskala There's nothing wrong with what's been sai... Apr 26 2025, 06:15 PM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 11th May 2025 - 10:19 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.