IGNITION SYSTEM
ENGINE ROTATED
1.
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
Locate No. 1 piston in firing position by following instructions a. or b. below:
a. Remove No. 1 spark plug and, with finger on plug hole, crank engine until compres-
sion is felt in No. 1 cylinder.
b. Continue cranking until pointer lines up with timing mark on crankshaft pulley.
c. Remove rocker cover and crank engine until No. 1 intake valve closes, continuing
to crank slowly until pointer lines up with timing mark on crankshaft pulley.
2.
Position distributor to opening in block in normal installed attitude.
IMPORTANT: Make sure oil pump shaft is engaged in the following. Position (align)
oil pump shaft end to engage bottom of distributor drive gear prior to inserting dis-
tributor if necessary.
3.
Position rotor to point toward No. 1 cylinder on cap (with distributor housing held in in-
stalled attitude), then turn rotor counterclockwise approximately 1/8-turn more and work
distributor down to engage camshaft and oil pump shaft. It may be necessary to rotate
rotor slightly until engagement is felt.
CAUTION
Avoid severe engine damage. Do not attempt to force distributor into position using
hold-down clamp and bolt.
4.
When distributor housing contacts intake manifold, camshaft and oil pump shaft are
engaged.
5.
6.
Connect all disconnected wires.
Place distributor cap in position. Ensure that rotor lines up with terminal for No. 1 spark
plug.
7.
8.
9.
Install new gasket on distributor housing.
Install cap.
Coat any exposed terminals with Quicksilver Liquid Neoprene.
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| Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 305 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 350 CID |
| Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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