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Old 03-15-2011, 05:11 PM
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Mechanic needs technical manual that discusses removal of distributor and resetting of timing for 1987 420sel.....I bought the reprinted service manual and it says nothing...

Help please....

Lyle

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Old 03-15-2011, 05:15 PM
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Ignition distributor does NOT affect the timing of the engine.

To set distributor correctly, Set engine to TDC Cylinder #1 compression stroke And make sure that ignition rotor points to punch mark on outer housing of distributor.

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