Distributor

1989 CHEVROLET CAMARO
160,000 MILES • 1.7L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL
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JOHNYBGOOD
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I changed the distributor on my 2.8' eng, I'm not sure I got it back in right it back fired and run really bad I'm thinking it out 180,how would I no that and does the rotor have to be pointing at #1 th when putting it in any help ty.
Feb 26, 2024 at 8:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When it is installed, the number one cylinder needs to be at top dead center (TDC). Once that is set, then the rotor must be pointed at the cylinder 1 spark plug wire on the distributor.

I attached the directions below for the removal and installation. Take a look and let me know if it helps.

Take care,

Joe

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Feb 26, 2024 at 7:37 PM
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