Cordoba V8-318 5.2L VIN P 2-bbl (1983)
2.
Lubricate upper thrust washer and install onto shaft. Install shaft into housing, Fig. 13.
3.
On 8 cylinder units, install distributor shaft retainer and pin, Fig. 13.
4.
On all units, install lower plate, upper plate and pick-up coil assembly.
5.
Attach vacuum advance unit to pick-up plate, then install vacuum advance unit attaching screws and washers (if equipped).
6.
Position reluctor keeper pin into place on reluctor sleeve, then slide reluctor down reluctor sleeve and press firmly into position. Install keeper
pin.
7.
Lubricate felt pad located in top of reluctor sleeve with one drop of light engine oil, then install rotor.
Distributor Installation
1.
If engine was cranked after distributor was removed from engine, rotate crankshaft to bring No. 1 piston up on its compression stroke and align
timing mark on crankshaft pulley with "O" (TDC) mark on timing cover.
2.
With distributor gasket or O-ring in place, hold distributor over mounting pad.
3.
Turn rotor to a position just ahead of the No. 1 distributor cap terminal.
4.
Install distributor, engaging distributor gear with camshaft drive gear on 6 cylinder engines. On V-8 engines, engage tang of distributor shaft with
slot in oil pump drive gear. With distributor fully seated on engine, rotor should be under No. 1 cap terminal.
5.
Install distributor hold-down and/or bolt, distributor cap, pick-up lead(s) and vacuum line (if equipped).
6.
Adjust ignition timing to specifications.
