How Do You Replace The Distributor On 1967 Through 1986 Chevy 5.7?
When replacing a distributor for any reason whether it is a malfunction or a modification, the timing must always be set back to factory or modified specifications. Timing effects how the car starts, idles and runs at various throttle settings. It also has a major impact on fuel economy as well as cylinder head temperature. Too much advance or before top dead center and the cylinder head temperature can become so high that engine damage can occur through detonation. Mark the number 1 spark plug wire location on the distributor. The number 1 plug is the first plug nearest the radiator on the driver’s side. Remove the plug wires from the distributor cap on the passenger side of the engine. Remove the distributor cap and lay it next to the brake booster out of the way. Remove the electrical connector from the distributor. Mark the position of the rotor on the base of the distributor where the cap would meet the distributor. Make a mark straight down under the nose of the rotor. It is very
