V8 topic: How do you install a HEI distributor, when none came with the engine... Options

[neo914-6]

I know the cyl order, just not sure which plug wires orient on the dist.

Where's Levi when you need him? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

[Crazyhippy]

These guys got it covered, just be careful w/ the 5-7 plug wires, it's easy to mix them up.

As far as timing, can either build a bracket and mark the balancer somewhere you can see it w/ the motor in the car (and running), or go through the top of the bellhousing, and mark the flywheel, i've seen both ways work succesfully.

I like to make a bracket on the bottom 1/2 of the balancer, drivers side, and mark where TDC#1 is, have to lay on the ground to see the mark, but it's not too bad. Also have to have a timing gun that you can dial in the timing you want. A 2nd person moving the dist is 500% easier than doing it all yourself.

BJH