F150 : New distributor wont seat properly

Apr 30, 2004 2 Replies

Hello,



Trying to install a new distributor in the above truck 4.9l engine. The problem here is that the distributor flange wont seat properly against the engine block ( it stops about 1/4 inch or so ).The gears engage with the camshaft . I've tried rocking, twisting, no luck.. I think the problem is with the distributor shaft not aligned with the oil pump drive. Is there some trick to installing this properly?


Use a screwdriver to turn the pump shaft a little at a time until the distributor shaft engages it.

4.9l engine. The

engine block ( it

camshaft . I've tried

distributor shaft not

installing this

Alls well now. I ended up turning the crankshaft a llittle and it dropped right in. Thanks..

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