Hi Chaps,

I'm a bit confused. About to install electronic ignition distributor and coil on 3.8 mk2 (powersparx).

I turned the engine so the timing mark on front pulley matches the pointer (clearly painted on later i.e. to avoid looking a starter ring). In this position the distributor points to number 1 (front) lead, not 6 as I was expecting.

When I attach a timing light to the number 6 it coincides (about 4 degrees advance) with this timing mark as I would expect.
What's going on? Is this incorrect? Should I match arm of rotor on new distributor to the same position i.e. point it to lead 1 at TDC.

Engine currently working fine (except occasional poor starts and misfires hence electronic ignition).

Thanks for any help.
Adam

 

Just figured it. One more turn of the crank required and now lines up. Thanks anyway