1996 GMC Truck distributor installation

Tiny
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1996 GMC Truck V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I installed a new distributor but can't get check eng light to stay out. The code is p1345, crankshaft to camshaft corelation. That sounds like timing to me. How can I be sure dist is in correct position withouit the high dollar scanner?
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 AT 11:55 AM

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Tiny
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Pull NO.1 plug rotate till compression felt ie. finger in hole then line up crank with O. align DIST indent hole on gear with paint mark see diagram


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_643.jpg


Use screwdriver to align oil pump shaft to DIST with rotor in pre install position see diagram


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Grafic_3_155.jpg


drop in DIST MUST be aligned as in installed diagram


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Grafic_4_37.jpg


That should do it
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Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 AT 1:01 PM

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