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border · Oct 15, 2021

Took my 24 volt Distributor out as changing to 12 volt.
Now someone mentioned that I should of marked it first for timing or something before I can fit the 12 volt back in. , Is that Right ?
as I forgot ?

Blackburn · Oct 16, 2021

Border cannot attach photo's to message so have put them here.
Alternator bracket note where the brass bush is this would have been a tapped blind hole originally it has been drilled through and bushed as bolt had sheared in hole. Worked ok on my engine,
The alternator mounting holes where badly worn I bought two top hat bushes drilled and welded these in to take slop out of it. The original would have had a bigger hole for the sliding tube that goes on the rear mounting bolt.Quite confident it will be usable.

Blackburn · Oct 16, 2021

Also clutch for mentioned in message

kermit_rr · Oct 16, 2021

Not sure why you'd need to mark anything. Find top dead centre on #1, put the new distributor with the rotor pointing at #1 then time the ignition as normal

marjon · Oct 16, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Not sure why you'd need to mark anything. Find top dead centre on #1, put the new distributor with the rotor pointing at #1 then time the ignition as normal

"Find top dead centre on #1" on compression not exhaust stroke

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But yes agree ^^^^ no issue without marking first I think the worst you could be is 180 degrees out as per the slot on the distributor drive.

Not sure how the drive gear (the bit you can see in the pic) is located but dont move/lift that

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J

border · Oct 16, 2021

Blackburn said:
Border cannot attach photo's to message so have put them here.
Alternator bracket note where the brass bush is this would have been a tapped blind hole originally it has been drilled through and bushed as bolt had sheared in hole. Worked ok on my engine,
The alternator mounting holes where badly worn I bought two top hat bushes drilled and welded these in to take slop out of it. The original would have had a bigger hole for the sliding tube that goes on the rear mounting bolt.Quite confident it will be usable.

Thanks for pics Mate.
Here are pics of where I think mine should go, to see if your bracket will work.

border · Oct 17, 2021

Well next question is how do I get TDC, done a little reading on it,
As far as I can see there are no marks on my wheel just one slit which I take means something when lined up with the 3 pronged thingy..

kermit_rr · Oct 17, 2021

Starting handle, or socket on the front pulley, whichever works. Turn the engine over with plug out on number 1. You should hear air coming out of the plug hole as the piston comes up on the compression stroke. If you want to be sure, take the rocket cover off and both rockers on#1 should be free.
Put a long screwdriver down the plug hole, (don't lose it!!) And you'll see it move up as the piston comes up as you hand crank the engine. When it's at the top, your good to go.
You only need to be approximate to line the distributor up for #1, then time it properly later

border · Oct 17, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Starting handle, or socket on the front pulley, whichever works. Turn the engine over with plug out on number 1. You should hear air coming out of the plug hole as the piston comes up on the compression stroke. If you want to be sure, take the rocket cover off and both rockers on#1 should be free.
Put a long screwdriver down the plug hole, (don't lose it!!) And you'll see it move up as the piston comes up as you hand crank the engine. When it's at the top, your good to go.
You only need to be approximate to line the distributor up for #1, then time it properly later

Thanks will come back to this when I start setitng it up.
Is the mark on my wheel for TDC, or should there be other marks somewhere ?

kermit_rr · Oct 17, 2021

there might be marks on the front pulley, or a inspections flap on the bellhousing, drivers side to see the flywheel

Blackburn · Oct 17, 2021

The photo you sent me re alternator shows the timing pointer the crank pulley will have corresponding line cut in it.

border · Oct 18, 2021

Got my other engine back from rebuilders today in a 1000 pieces

Found this didnt know it was on also found other bits and pieces I need.

border · Oct 20, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Starting handle, or socket on the front pulley, whichever works. Turn the engine over with plug out on number 1. You should hear air coming out of the plug hole as the piston comes up on the compression stroke. If you want to be sure, take the rocket cover off and both rockers on#1 should be free.
Put a long screwdriver down the plug hole, (don't lose it!!) And you'll see it move up as the piston comes up as you hand crank the engine. When it's at the top, your good to go.
You only need to be approximate to line the distributor up for #1, then time it properly later

Might have a go at this this weekend, I dont have a starting handle, doesnt look like a socket will fit. how do I turn it ?.
There is a groove circled on pic, is this the TDC mark ? cant see anymore on wheel.
I have found these from my other engine, 5496104 and 549611 on this diagram Distributor and High Tension Leads - 2.25 Litre Petrol - Find Land Rover parts at LR Workshop

kermit_rr · Oct 21, 2021

Yep that cut you've circled is the timing mark. The big tooth is tdc. The others 3 and 6 degrees, if i recall.
If you take the plugs out, you might turn it with the fan blades, tug on the belt a bit for some extra grip to stop it slipping

border · Oct 21, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Yep that cut you've circled is the timing mark. The big tooth is tdc. The others 3 and 6 degrees, if i recall.
If you take the plugs out, you might turn it with the fan blades, tug on the belt a bit for some extra grip to stop it slipping

Thanks mate, have not got Alternator fitted yet, but can stick a fan blade on to turn it. Still quite away before I start it, just want to get things set up ready.

kermit_rr · Oct 21, 2021

border said:
Thanks mate, have not got Alternator fitted yet, but can stick a fan blade on to turn it. Still quite away before I start it, just want to get things set up ready.

There's always a way

border · Oct 21, 2021

kermit_rr said:
There's always a way

Thanks so when I've done that should I fit distributor with rotor arm pointing at number 1 ??

kermit_rr · Oct 21, 2021

border said:
Thanks so when I've done that should I fit distributor with rotor arm pointing at number 1 ??

Yes. Double check you have compression, ie both valves on #1 are closed

border · Oct 21, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Yes. Double check you have compression, ie both valves on #1 are closed

OK Will do a bit more googling, Im sure theres a way to check without removing the valve cover

kermit_rr · Oct 21, 2021

Put your thumb over the plug hole, you'll feel it blow as the piston comes up as you turn the engine over when the valves are closed

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