MSD 8584 Ford V8 351W Billet Distributor : Installation Instruction Manual : Page 5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5

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1. Remove the existing distributor cap without

disconnecting any of the spark plug wires.

2. With the cap off, crank the engine until the

rotor is aimed at a ﬁxed point on the engine or

ﬁrewall. Note this position by making a mark

(Figure 8).

3. Place the distributor cap back on and

note which plug wire the rotor is pointing

to. MARK THE SPARK PLUG WIRES and

remove the distributor cap.

4. Disconnect the wiring from the distributor.

5. Loosen the distributor hold down clamp and

slide the clamp out of the way.

6. Lift the distributor out of the engine. Note that

the rotor rotates as you lift the distributor out.

This is due to the helical cut gear and should

be taken into consideration when installing the

new distributor.

7. Install the new O-ring and apply a liberal

Figure 8 Marking the Rotor Location.

INSTALLING THE DISTRIBUTOR

amount of the supplied lubricant to the distributor gear.

8. Install the distributor making sure that the rotor comes to rest pointing at the ﬁxed mark. If the

distributor will not fully seat with the rotor pointing to the marked position, you may need to

rotate the oil pump shaft until the rotor lines up and the distributor fully seats.

9. Position and tighten the hold down clamp onto the distributor.

10. Install the distributor cap and spark plug wires one at a time to ensure correct location.