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74javelin
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Jan 21, 2011, 10:56 AM
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Rotor position 97 dodge 3.0
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 At Tdc I have read several threads, To I set up my rotor, needs to point No#1 on cap! Another book reference told me its to point between tower# 2-6 on the cap because of the contact point location inside the cap! So,do you point it at the contact point for #1 on the cap wich is between #2-6 on cap tower or do you point it Directly to #1 on the cap tower which has no contact point!
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Hammer Time
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Jan 21, 2011, 2:41 PM
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As you have been advised already, you are over your head in this job and the distributor never needed to be touched to replace a timing belt. You don't understand procedures when they are given to you. Do as you were advised and give the job to someone experienced.
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74javelin
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Jan 21, 2011, 3:39 PM
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 Advisement to sub it out! I could have, but I wont! Dont, need that at this ponit to far out Just need to know the rotor positon issue Thats what this forum is for to get answers! Your judging my issue on mechanical abilitys!
Its not a tech line only is it? Thanks for your concern though!
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Hammer Time
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Jan 21, 2011, 3:44 PM
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You will eventually because you're going to have it so screwed up they will charge to double to straighten it out. If you understood how a timing belt works, you wouldn't be asking foolish questions that you don't understand the answers to.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 21, 2011, 4:04 PM
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Jav; Once you have the timing belt on correctly, remove #1 spark plug. Have someone 'bump' over the starter until you feel the push of compression in that cylinder. Line up the timing mark on TDC. Then, put the distributor back in with the rotor pointing to #1 on the cap. As HT said, there is no reason to have pulled the distributor, though.
I gotta admit...you're like a pit bull when you are determined! LOL. If you pull this off, you'll get an 'Atta-boy' from me! 
Loren
SW Washington
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74javelin
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Jan 21, 2011, 4:19 PM
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 Hammer, Any Disributor, have you had one in the Years you worked on vehicles that just the gear was bad? I have seen several! The rotor was not turning so, the easiest thing to check without ripping apart everything! IS that gear!
That would be the reason I pulled the distributor,Ooops, sorry,I made the mistake of not looking at rotor position at the time because of the situation at the time of breakdown! Figured I would explain my self to you and everyone else who read this! Thanks for your concerns!
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74javelin
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Jan 21, 2011, 4:44 PM
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Geeeee, It was a honest mistake, I forgot to look! So, thats why Iam asking since the book says point between 2-6 on the tower at the #1 contact ponit and other threads i have read say point it at The #1 marked on the cap! Wht position would you put it you seem to be the person who would know As i read threads!
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Hammer Time
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Jan 21, 2011, 4:48 PM
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74javelin
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Jan 21, 2011, 5:43 PM
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 Thanks, Perfect now I will explain, Hammer, you knew this was coming!
On this picture there 2 positions for #1! At the plug wire tower top cap #1 itself and bewtween 2- 6 towers
at the contact#1! So, what are they refering to as terminal in this explanation? It also staes than when Distributor is fully seated, rotor will be under Terminal! The word "Under"That indicates to me they are talking cap tower Rotor pointing under the #1! Confused yet, Lol!
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Hammer Time
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Jan 21, 2011, 5:46 PM
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OK, I gave you the benefit of the doubt. If you can't follow the instructions, get someone else to do it. I told you that you were over your head and you won't listen. I'm done here.
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Jan 21, 2011, 6:37 PM
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Jav if you going to be a serious DIY'er you have got to be able to visalize things in your mind . The rotor is at the bottom of the edge of the cap, the contact on its end is spinning around.Where is the contact going to pass closer to in its travel ,the bottom edge contact OR the plug wire tower waaay at the top of the cap ? ................A friendly tip read read read bookds on the BASICS of how engines and their systems work . post back if you figure it out , ok.
LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH
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74javelin
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Jan 21, 2011, 7:12 PM
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Hmmmmm, I dont get it,Every time I have a question, Hammer says he is done??
Now, I got a legittimate question on the diagram he sent! Any one else know what they are refering in the Pic when they say terminal and what #1 position would you use?? Look, Iam not here to be judged! Iam here like every one else to verify an issue! Anyone else look at this and see my point? Thanks, Rich
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74javelin
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Jan 21, 2011, 10:00 PM
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Ok, Loren you said below use No#1 0n the cap! Thats my thinking! But look at the diagram HT shows and read !
Now, you tell me what number #1 you would use? You still thinks its the cap? I think its the cap! We are taught #1 on the cap!
Others are saying Between 2-4! Well, Iam going to have to try both ways and see how it runs! Let me know what your thought is on that diagram! By the way, I will pull this, bet on it, I wont give up! Later, Jav
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74javelin
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Jan 21, 2011, 11:21 PM
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Hammer or Anyone, You ever think of this: To install the distributor, but rather than positioning the rotor pointing to the No.1 cylinder lead as in most engines!There is a mark on the distributor drive gear and the housing that have to be lined up! Now, line up the two marks and with the stud located in the centre of the adjusting slot! Thats what the distirbutor deal I have!
Ok,Now I Proved my point, Iam done now! Have a good one all!
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Jeff Norfolk
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Jan 22, 2011, 8:49 AM
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Good thing you came here for advise from a group of Master Techs. That way you can show us all how much smarter you are then us. Please post more. I enjoyed following the thread.
Jeff
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