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Distributor for F-134.

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by dohc281, May 22, 2010.

  1. dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    I'm going to install a distributor in the Hurricane and know that #1 cylinder should be at TDC. If the timing marks line up, then #1 cylinder should be at TDC, right?
     
    dohc281, May 22, 2010
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  2. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Not necessarily, the engine rotates two revolutions per firing of #1. Best way is to pull the #1 plug and hold your finger over the plug hole while a friend cranks the engine with a breaker bar. When you feel pressure escaping you are on the compression stroke; continue turning the engine over to TDC. This should be TDC for #1.
     
    w3srl, May 22, 2010
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  3. dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    Thanks for the reply.
     
    dohc281, May 23, 2010
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  4. kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

    IIRC the dist will only go in one way in the L & f head engines, so unless you have had the oil pump out you should be good to go
     
    kaiser_willys, May 23, 2010
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  5. Jw60

    Jw60 That guy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    if you take the no4 spark plug out the exhaust valve should be raised when the no1 fires. sometimes you need to flip the bracket over on the bottom of the distributer for it to be at the same spot as the old.
     
    Jw60, May 24, 2010
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  6. sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

    Nope, 2 ways... They're a tang drive.
     
    sammy, May 24, 2010
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  7. SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

    The 'tang is offset, so it really is a one way deal.
     
    SIDSCJ, May 24, 2010
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  8. dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    I put the no. 1 cylinder at tdc and the distributor dropped right in.:) I ran the engine for 10 minutes setting the timing and took it for a test run and it stopped running after about 1/4 mile. It cranks but does not run. I didn't even open the hood, I walked home, got a tow strap and with help from a neighbor towed it home. Tonight I might look at it.:(
     
    dohc281, May 24, 2010
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  9. kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

    thats what i thought.
     
    kaiser_willys, May 24, 2010
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  10. dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    I had time to check under the hood for the no running condition, cap and rotor seemed fine and I replaced the condenser but it still does not run. I'm starting to think it is the distributor.
     
    dohc281, May 26, 2010
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  11. Yankeefist

    Yankeefist Sponsor

    Points are usually the problem.
     
    Yankeefist, May 26, 2010
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