I've seen threads here about how to set up proper distributor position on 2.x engine, but is it the same for the 3.0?
Here's the thing that confuses me. The manual I have says to aligning the marks on the dist shaft and housing, then install while #1 is at TDC (ie, all timing marks aligned). But by putting the distributor on, it turns a bit because its a worm gear. So, after install, the marks on the dist wont be aligned. And most threads say that the rotor should be pointing at the #1 pickup, but by now its counter-clockwise to that, pointing at the #2 plug. Should the rotor be pointing to #1 pickup before or after installation of the distributor?
I also see plenty mention of adjusting the timing to 12° BTDC. Is this also the spec for the 3.0? How to I achieve that precisely? Are there marks somewhere for me to use? Do I just eyeball it?
Here's the thing that confuses me. The manual I have says to aligning the marks on the dist shaft and housing, then install while #1 is at TDC (ie, all timing marks aligned). But by putting the distributor on, it turns a bit because its a worm gear. So, after install, the marks on the dist wont be aligned. And most threads say that the rotor should be pointing at the #1 pickup, but by now its counter-clockwise to that, pointing at the #2 plug. Should the rotor be pointing to #1 pickup before or after installation of the distributor?
I also see plenty mention of adjusting the timing to 12° BTDC. Is this also the spec for the 3.0? How to I achieve that precisely? Are there marks somewhere for me to use? Do I just eyeball it?