C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1999)
13. As the distributor is being removed from the engine, watch the rotor move in a counter-clockwise direction about 42 degrees. This will appear as
slightly more than one clock position.
14. Note the position of the rotor segment.
14.1. Place a second mark on the base of the distributor.
This will aid in achieving proper rotor alignment during the distributor installation.
14.2. The second mark on the distributor housing is identified in the graphic as number 2.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1
1. If installing a new distributor assembly, place two marks on the new distributor housing in the same location as the two marks on the original
housing.
2. Remove the new distributor cap, if necessary.
3. Align the rotor with mark made at location 2.
4. Guide the distributor into the engine.
