1995 Gmc Jimmy Replacing Distributor Unsure On Set Timing That Will Run This

1995 GMC JIMMY
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We are replacing the distributor and are unsure on how to set the timing so that it will run.
This is the first time I have had to do this and am unsure (even with the Chilton book) on how to do this correctly.
Mar 28, 2013 at 1:36 AM
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You need to put engine no.1 piston on its compression stroke/TDC and line up the crank puley to TDC/0 degs before you remove the distributor making sure the rotor is pointing to no.1 cap-
Mar 28, 2013 at 2:08 AM
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