refitting distributor & timing before start up?

[M4MSC]

i dismantled all my engine ancillaries recently to repaint the engine bay but i will need some advice on the refitting of the distributor & the position of the front pulley & piston before i can attempt to turn it over to start it, as i havent a workshop manual can anyone tell me the correct procedure to get everthing in the right position before attempting to start her up? i understand that the front pulley timing marks have to be alligned but which piston has to be at the top of its stroke & where will the rotor arm have to be facing? cheers in advance, mick.

[DJT]

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From the ROM:



Dave

[V Mad]

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M4MSC wrote:

i dismantled all my engine ancillaries recently to repaint the engine bay but i will need some advice on the refitting of the distributor & the position of the front pulley & piston before i can attempt to turn it over to start it, as i havent a workshop manual can anyone tell me the correct procedure to get everthing in the right position before attempting to start her up? i understand that the front pulley timing marks have to be alligned but which piston has to be at the top of its stroke & where will the rotor arm have to be facing? cheers in advance, mick.

You can get CD Rom copies of the manual on ebay for a couple of quid. Well worth it.

[M4MSC]

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Thanks for your Prompt Reply Guys, a Fabulous Forum Working to the Max, Superb! Cheers, Mick.