V8 Engine Overhaul: Remove Distributor (35, 39, 42)
ENGINE
OVERHAUL
15
Engine numbers with suffix B
NOTE: RH cylinder head illustrated
8. Lightly oil threads of NEW cylinder head bolts.
9. Fit cylinder head bolts:
Long bolts: 1, 3 and 5
Short bolts: 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
NOTE: There are no bolts fitted in the four
lower holes in each cylinder head.
10. Using sequence shown, tighten cylinder head
bolts to:
Stage 1 - 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft)
Stage 2 - 90
°
Stage 3 - Further 90
°
CAUTION: Do not tighten bolts 180
°
in one
operation.
Engines fitted with secondary air injection (SAI)
11. Fit new secondary air injection adapters and
using a suitable hexagonal drive bit, tighten to
33 Nm (24 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Do not use air tools to tighten
adapters.
All engines
12. Fit rocker shaft assembly.
TIMING CHAIN AND GEARS
Distributor - if fitted - remove
1. Remove distributor cap.
2. Rotate crankshaft until centre line of rotor arm
is aligned with No. 1 spark plug segment in
distributor cap and No. 1 piston is at TDC.
3. Scribe an alignment mark between distributor
body and clamp.
4. Remove nut securing distributor clamp.
5. Remove distributor.
6. Remove clamp.
7. Remove and discard ’O’ ring from distributor.