1987 Toyota MR2 trying to properly install distributor

1987 TOYOTA MR2
1.6L • 4 CYL • RWD • MANUAL
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SOLODADDY1
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whats the proper procedure
Jun 26, 2014 at 9:13 AM
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HMAC300
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bring cylinder 1 up to tdc, use finger in plug hole for compression an dpointer on harmonic balancer when you get to it. then point dist rotor to number 1 andinstall so it's pointing number1 then time engine after assembled. see pic.
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Jun 26, 2014 at 9:36 AM
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SOLODADDY1
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theres three marks on the balancer which is top dead center
Jun 26, 2014 at 10:01 AM
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HMAC300
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we dont' have pics of that in our manual so when you bring it up to Number 1 it should be the one coming up to the timng mark on cover. also lyou need a jumper wire to set the timing I forgot that here is pic
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Jun 26, 2014 at 12:07 PM