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3-In-1 Chevrolet Distributor Tool
The MSD 3-In-1 Distributor Set Up Tool, PN 8599, allows you to perform three checks and measurements on
Chevrolet engines: The oil pump intermediate shaft engagement, Setting the height of the adjustable slip collar on
MSD Distributors, and Oil priming the engine prior to starting it.
All of these measurements are important to the performance and life of your engine and should be checked. If
the deck height or heads have been machined or you are using exotic intake manifolds these measurements must
be taken.
Setting the Slip Collar
1. Loosen the slip collar of the 3-In-1 tool and install
the housing into the engine block. Make sure the
cut out area of the tool is lined up with the cam gear.
2. Position the slip collar to the base of the intake mani-
fold and tighten the collar in place.
Checking the Intermediate
Shaft Length
1. Install housing into the block making sure that the
cut out area of the tool lines up with the cam gear.
2. Insert the 3-In-1 shaft into the housing making sure
it falls into the groove on the intermediate shaft.
3. When the shaft is in place, the shaft index mark should
line up or be below the top of the housing. If the
index mark is above the housing, there is not enough
engagement and the shaft is too short.
Oil Priming the Engine
1. Install the housing and shaft into the engine. Make
sure the shaft tongue and the oil pump intermediate
shaft are engaged properly.
2. Use a 3/8" or 1/2" chuck on an electric drill to spin
the shaft. Turn shaft clockwise.
DISTRIBUTOR SETUP TIPS