what is the correct procedure for installing a distributor shaft for a 95 GMC safari 4.3L

1995 GMC SAFARI
180,000 MILES
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DEMOGUY1073
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i changed the timing chain and gears, but it stii would not start, i done what the manual said and lined up the gears like it said, got the #4 at tdc and the marks are correct on both gears. i removed the distributor cuz i thought it was in the wrong place, but now i am stuck
Jan 4, 2012 at 10:29 PM
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it should be installed at #1 not #4 here is apic for you.
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Jan 5, 2012 at 12:04 AM
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