V8 Engine Overhaul Service - Oil Cooler Adapter Removal
ENGINE
OVERHAUL
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6. Engine numbers without suffix B: Locate
slotted adapter to oil pump drive shaft tongue.
7. Check that centre line of rotor arm is aligned
with No.1 spark plug segment in distributor cap
and reference marks on distributor body and
clamp are aligned; reposition distributor if
necessary.
8. Remove rotor arm.
9. Rotate distributor to position pick-up opposite
nearest reluctor tooth.
10. Fit distributor clamp nut ensuring that
counterbored portion is towards clamp; tighten
nut to 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft).
11. Fit rotor arm.
CAUTION: This distributor setting is to
enable engine to be started. When engine
is refitted, ignition timing must be set
using electronic equipment.
OIL COOLER ADAPTER - ENGINE NUMBERS
WITHOUT SUFFIX B
Oil cooler adapter - remove
1. Remove oil filter element.
2. Mark position of adapter in relation to oil pump
cover.
3. Remove centre screw and withdraw adapter.
4. Remove and discard sealing ring.