SeanG Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Hi guys, another quick one, i m trying to put back a rebuilt delco, i turn the engine to tdc on no1 and then put the distributor but it point down (see attached pictures) but when i turn another 180 and set tdc on no6 , the distributor arm points at no 6 ! (other picture) Is cylinder 6 no 1 ????? i m bit lost, thx for help ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 you need to make sure No1 the front cylinder is on its compression / Firing stroke thats about the right zone for No 1 and the second photo is about right for No6 compression stroke as the firing order is 1 5 3 6 2 4 anti clockwise so 1 and 6 are 180 opposed timing on 1 front or 6 rear is the same , just depends which stroke you are on look at the rockers, the cylinder no1 on its fire stroke will have tappet clearance , the opposing culinder no6 will have both rockers partly opening the valves .so no clearance Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanG Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 thanks pete ! so it s fine right ? i just thought when no1 is on TDC the rotor was supposed to point at no1.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 providing the dog drive is properly located in the cam gear off set drive ( yes you can make them fit 180 out) it doesnt matter a jot where No1 is pointing provided you start your lead in the cap for No1 from where the rotor is pointing and then 153624 anti clock from there on. the idea of getting it as per book is so the leads all reach ,the vac capsule dosent foul up it they are long enough its not important , so long as you know where No1 is. and the lead is plugged in to the terminal that matched where the rota 's pointing Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanG Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Now that i v put the cap on i see now: the rotor was on top of wire no1, i crancked the engine till no6 tdc and rotor was on top of no6, make sense now. Thx for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 glad its sorted hope she starts Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtRo Racing Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 you need to make sure No1 the front cylinder is on its compression / Firing stroke thats about the right zone for No 1 and the second photo is about right for No6 compression stroke as the firing order is 1 5 3 6 2 4 anti clockwise so 1 and 6 are 180 opposed timing on 1 front or 6 rear is the same , just depends which stroke you are on look at the rockers, the cylinder no1 on its fire stroke will have tappet clearance , the opposing culinder no6 will have both rockers partly opening the valves .so no clearance Pete Ne advised that the firing order has been listed wrong in one of my three service manuals. It was printed wrong. Do not remember whqt it is called but it has a dark blue cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 my dark blue is the 2000/2500 manual and its ok in there leon always had a plan on the old forum (dont read too much into this idea ) 15 to young 36 too old 24 just right helps you remember ha ! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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