Which way should the rotor be facing?
For rotors with slots machined in the same direction as the internal cooling vanes, the slots should lean toward the back of the car. For rotors with slots machined in the opposite direction as the internal cooling vanes, the slots should lean toward the front of the car.
What is a rotor button?
The distributor uses the crankshaft to spin the shaft. This motion spins a rotor (rotor button) which is situated at the top of the shaft, inside the distributor cap. When the rotor spins past the contact points in the distributor cap it creates a spark. The spark travels up to the leads and on to the spark plugs.
Can you put a distributor rotor on backwards?
The rotor itself only goes on one way, BUT if the distributor has been removed from the engine, then getting it back in straight (The Gear on the bottom MUST line up perfectly with the Cam shaft way down inside…) If you get it wrong, your timing will be all fu**** up.
What happens if you put slotted rotors on backwards?
There is no backwards or forwards with drilled or slotted rotors. Its a preference thing really. If you have the curve going towards the back of the car its overall good braking, if the curves are facing the front of the car people will tell you the pads bite harder thus stopping quicker.
Are solid or vented rotors better?
You have a couple of options when it comes to brake rotors. Solid rotors that have a slightly larger surface and offer better durability and stopping power. Vented brake rotors that provide better cooling and are less likely to warp and fade, particularly when heat cycles spike up and down during a competition.
How do you know when you have a bad distributor?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Distributor Rotor and Cap
- Engine misfires. Engine misfires can occur for a number of reasons.
- Car doesn’t start.
- Check Engine Light comes on.
- Excessive or unusual engine noises.
Does a distributor only go in one way?
The distributor cap and rotor can only fit one way onto the distributor. If the distributor remained in the engine, there is no problem. If you remove the distributor from the engine and do not mark its position, then you crank the engine until #1 piston is at Top Dead Center, then install the the distributor.
How do I align my distributor rotor to the crankshaft?
It would be done the same way all distributors are installed. Bring #1 cylinder up on TDC of the compression stroke and drop the distributor in with the rotor pointing to #1 plug wire contact. There should be a timing pointer at the crankshaft.
When is the rotor button supposed to be Poin?
The rotor button should be pointing to the number 1 position on the distributor cap when the number 1 piston is at top dead center (on the compression stroke). The pistons come up two times during the combustion cycle.
Can a balancer be installed before the timing chain?
So, yes, if you install the balancer immediately after installing the timing chain it should be pointing directly at TDC on the timing tab. This is all a waste of time at this point, until you correct the valve to piston contact problem.
How many degrees should a timing chain be off?
I personally had a new brand name timing chain gear set that the “dots” were off 16 degrees and only found it by degreeing the cam in. Needless to say, we went and got another timing chain gear set. Any new set should never be more than 4 or maybe 6 degrees off from zero. It is a Comp solid roller about a 650 lift.