Dandy_don

Putting my engine back together after a timing belt failure. Have it most of the way done but need some help on installing the distributor rotor in the correct orientation- ie where does it point. The pistons are at TDC on compression stroke, the recently reinstalled cams are set after following Arash's very complete procedure- serviced the pads on the tensioner, and I have torqued the cheesehead bolt on to the exhaust cam along with the drive sprocket. The timing marks are lining up nicely on the drive sprocket and the sprocket housing but I just can't remember which direction the rotor is supposed to point when I install it at this stage. Have searched this site to no avail- probably it is here but I just can't find it now.

Help!

968 GUY

It looks like it will go on in any of 3 directions, but it will only go on in one position, fact. Just carefully line things up.

Rotor is probably straight up though.

kwikt

Should point to the 11 o'clock position at tdc.

Dandy_don

11 o'clock lines right up. Thanks.


Don

RajDatta

+1 on 11 o'clock. Good luck and do your prayers before you fire her up.

xsboost90

Rennlist ftw just saved me again!! I can attest 11o clock is correct.!! She’s runnin!!