Distributor outer cap gaskets on dome distributors

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Karl

Say that again -I'd like a dollar for every radiator scrape my knuckles have taken ! Took me a while to figure out that the whole job is a lot easier if the generator and fan is removed first ( a job that only takes a minute or two )

I have replaced these distributors with a car up in the air on a 2 post lift and the lower radiator splash shield removed. Either way a simple job takes a little longer. Although the look of the helmet distributor is worth it.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

I have replaced these distributors with a car up in the air on a 2 post lift and the lower radiator splash shield removed. Either way a simple job takes a little longer. Although the look of the helmet distributor is worth it.

This is the way to do it. No messing with fan belt tightness, no backaches, no knuckle scrapes. Run the front wheels up on a curb if you don't have ramps.
Use a long headless bolt to assist in alignment till you have the other two bolts in place.