Always wear eye protection when working with power tools or pneumatic tools.
Materials:
Standard automotive tools (socket-wrenches, screwdrivers, nut-drivers, etc.)
Large slotted screwdriver Cordless drill
Steps:
Duct tape was applied over the distributor hole earlier to prevent debris from falling down into the engine. Remove the protective tape.
Before installing the distributor, Mark Lambert checks the oil system using a makeshift tool to spin up the oil pump. He breaks the plastic handle off of a large slotted screwdriver, and chucks the base end of the metal screwdriver into a cordless power-drill. He then uses the slotted end of the screwdriver, placed into the distributor hole to spin the oil system, causing oil to pump up through the line. This confirms that there is adequate oil pressure.
Place the distributor base gasket onto the distributor, and carefully place the distributor into the hole to connect with the cam-gear and oil-pump-drive gear. When the distributor seats all the way down to the manifold, it is placed correctly.
Install the distributor-base holder.
Before starting the engine, the distributor should be set to a nominal setting. The engine is set to 2 degrees before top-dead-center, which is the appropriate setting for initial startup. Once the coil is connected, the distributor can be set accordingly by manually turning the distributor while watching the coil fire.
Connect the coil wires, making certain to connect the power cable and radio-suppressor wire on the positive side, and the distributor feed on the negative side.
With the center coil lead connected to a ground, and the ignition switched "on," the distributor is turned counterclockwise. As soon as a spark fires at the end of the coil lead, proper distributor timing is indicated, and the distributor can be locked in place. Turn the ignition switch off, and secure the distributor at that exact location.
With the distributor set, connect a new vacuum advance on the distributor.
Install the distributor cap and secure it. Fish all of the sparkplug wires down to the plugs, and organize the wires using wire-separator clips. The sparkplug wires are numbered to indicate their respective positions.
Connect the center-coil wire to the distributor.
To prime the new, dry carburetor, inject a few ounces of gasoline into the carburetor-overflow tube.
Add water to the radiator. For this test-start, ordinary water is fine. Coolant solution will be added later.
The engine should now be ready to start up. For the test-start, Roger turns the key in the ignition as Mark operates the throttle from under the hood. A successful start indicates that there is oil pressure and the engine is operational.
Note:: When starting a newly installed engine, it's advisable to have a fire extinguisher on hand as a safety precaution.
