Pulled out distributer, do i need to reset timing?

If you didn't mark anything, it's pretty much impossible to put it back in the exact same place. You'll prolly have to reset the timing unless you somehow remember EXACTLY how it was turned before you pulled it. There are others on here who can take you through the process much better than I can since I've never had to do it.

you have to bring the number one piston to TDC and stab the distributor with the rotor facing number one on the cap.

The guys are right. Be cognizant of ensuring you're on the compression stroke of #1 (the exhaust stroke will puff a little air out too, which can be misleading). When stabbed on the exhaust stroke, the car can run, but it will do so like poopey.

Without having marked it, as said just take it to TDC on 1 compression and restab it. Use your light to get it spot on.

Good luck.

You've gotten good advice form all above

Even if you did mark the dizzy and block

There is a very good chance you could be off a degree or two

Soooooo

Yes ... You need to .........

Stab it back to the original position
Take the spout out
Use #1 plug wire with t-lite and set to desired setting
Put spout back

That makes you then ........... Good to Go

Grady

FYI - the spout connector is located next to the MAF. It's a D-shaped black plastic thing plugged into a socket. The socket is usually wrapped in a ton of electrical tape as well.

davins130 said:

stab the distributer?? whats that mean? and which one is number 1 and how do i know its the compression stroke? and then i just point the light at the balancer and it will light up the degree mark im at? also should i mark the balancer at 10* with some white out or something so i can see the mark(its rusty) thanks for the help!

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Stab is just one of those different words used for ... install

You Know ......... Like:
slug is piston
dizzy is distributor
hole is cylinder
etc

#1 is passenger side front of motor
2,3,&4 are behind it in that order
#5 is driver side front of motor
and
6,7,&8 are behind it in that order

As for the compression Q .........

You can stick your finger over the plug hole and feel the air being pushed
around your finger as the slug comes up in the hole as things are just
about right for the big bang don't ya see

Since you got a 50 50 chance of being on the correct stroke
I've never worried about all that and just line up the hb on tdc

cause if it is right .....

The motor will easily fire right off the bat and rev freely
and
If by chance it is not on the correct stroke ........

The motor will not fire as easy and will rev up rough and ragged
sooooo
When I've seen that happen ...I just position the rotor 180 degrees
different and the motor fires right up and all is good to go

#1 on the dizzy is usually marked on the cap and you "stab" it in such a
fashion that .........
1) #1 slug on the compression stroke is tdc
2) the hb is lined up at tdc
3) dizzy rotor is pointing at #1 plug wire

Yes ... a chalk mark of white or lime green helps a good bit

You take the spout out and line up the edge of the timing indicator
with the mark on the hb you have chosen to use.

Don't forget to put the spout back
and
Don't put the spout anywhere on the car while you are doing all this
or
You stand a chance of loosing it while testing
Cause you forgot to put it back

Grady