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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
18 · Electrical

86M 2042 (page 2 of 3)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
Electrical86M 2042 · page 2 of 3
Diagram of distributor installation showing mounting bolts, connectors, O-ring, grooves, camshaft end, distributor end, and lugs

86M 2046

  • A Mounting bolts
  • B 8-P connector
  • C 2-P connector
  • D New O-ring
  • E Grooves
  • F Camshaft end
  • G Distributor end
  • H Lugs
  1. Coat a new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.
  2. Slip the distributor into position.

Note: The lugs on the end of the distributor, and the mating grooves in the camshaft end are both offset to eliminate the possibility of installing the distributor 180° out of time.

  1. Install the mounting bolts and tighten them temporarily.
  2. Connect the 2-P and 8-P connectors to the distributor.
Diagram of distributor housing showing No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 cylinder marks and the No. 1 cylinder mark alignment point

86M 2047

  • A No. 1 cylinder mark
  1. Connect the ignition wires as shown.
  2. Set the timing with a timing light.
  3. After setting the timing, tighten the mounting bolts.

Note: Before you install the distributor, bring the No. 1 piston to compression stroke TDC.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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