getting my distributor lined back up
 

So I haven't been on here in a while, work has picked up quite a bit. Anyway, I am having trouble getting my distributor lined back up properly. I've put it in at #1 plug when it is tdc and I still am getting nothing. Anyone got any quick tips about getting it back in order?

Did you do line up the groove Link

Yeah, I sure did. I don't know whats going on with the car but its annoying the piss out of me. I've cranked that motor around so many times my hands are rubbing off lol. Is there any other easy way to know if you are tdc rather then what the link info has? Off topic:

If I decide to trash this motor, how much of a pain in the rear would it be to put a new 7mgte motor and tranny in? Just curious.

I found the distributor a lot more difficult to line up than a CPS on the turbo. If you can get someone to turn the engine over whist you slightly rotate the distributor you may find it will start to fire up. If you get black smoke coming out of the exhaust, you should be nearly there. Pulling the engine is 3 times longer than a head gasket replacement. More parts to label up, more crawling under the car and with out doubt you will damage one or both of the engine mounts lifting the engine out. The first thing you will need is an engine hoist; I used a 2-ton hoist, when fully extended (which you will need) it will lift a ton. Another pair of helping hands makes the job a lot easer. I remember at the time (a few year ago now) saying never again, mind you I was doing a total strip down for a big end repair, but I would probably do it again tomorrow if I needed to.

One coming out & one going in.
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