I have a question and can’t find the answer online. I recently rebuilt my 283 sbc and Im just about ready to install the distributor. My question is do i install it when the piston is at TDC and harmonic balance lines up at 0? Or should it be installed a few degrees before TDC like when it’s running? I had it set at about 10 degrees before TDC before pulling the engine. I want the engine to start up good for the initial break in and don’t want to adjust the distributor to get it running. Thanks for any advice
Installing a new distributor
Pete65
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In terms of 0 vs 10deg advanced… i usually line it up to 0 mark on balancer (both valves closed as 123pugsy said). Then while cranking i turn the distributor by had until it fires up. You can absolutely line it up to the 10degree advanced mark. If starting by yourself this is the easier way to go. The way i do it someone has to crank while i’m rotating the distributor in 1 hand with the timing gun in the other.
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