distributor installation ?

1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
168,000 MILES
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BRBLEAUJR
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Had to replace distributor do to damage cap won't tighten.Crank may have moved.Also intake gaskets were replaced.Truck starts hard and pings during acceleration.

Sep 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM
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PROMECHANIC
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You need to roll your engine over to TDC on the compression stroke for the number 1 cylinder. Then see if the rotor is pointing to the #1 spark plug.
Sep 10, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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PJEFFERS
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I have to buy/replace a distributor/coil every 6 months because the distributor cap turns green and the truck starts running rough and stalling. Please help!
Feb 15, 2021 at 2:28 AM (Merged)
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BURRBRIAN
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Something you might try is some silicone spray to seal things up and keep the moisture out. I don't think it will affect anything on these electronic set-ups and I know that it works on the older models before all the computer and electronic stuff. Something to check into, don't think it could hurt and would probably be a lot cheaper than buying so many caps and coils. Hope this works and solves you problem :D
Feb 15, 2021 at 2:28 AM (Merged)
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FRENZEL69
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Where should rotor be on distributor when on TDC?
Feb 15, 2021 at 2:28 AM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When you install a distributor, the rotor should point toward the number 1 spark plug wire when the engine is at top dead center (TDC). Here is a video showing how it is done:

https://youtu.be/El1H0_6IYxQ

Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
Feb 15, 2021 at 2:28 AM (Merged)
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