DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION

TM 10-3930-623-12

2. Remove two distributor cap holddown screws,

Start engine, and finish timing distributor

remove cap and place a chalk mark on the cylinder head

corresponding to the position of the rotor tip. From this

point the crankshaft must not be turned until the

6-55. NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH REMOVAL. This

distributor is reinstalled.

assembly is mounted on the top of the transmission,

directly in front of the control valve, where it is operated

3. Disconnect the primary lead (see figure 6-3) at

by the shifting linkage. The switch assembly consists of

the distributor, loosen the clamp bolt which holds the

a mounting bracket, a striker plate with detent, and a

distributor and lift off the distributor.

sensitive switch, arranged to interrupt the starter circuit

when the transmission is not in the neutral position.

Remove the unit as follows:

6-54. DISTRIBUTOR INSTALLATION.

1. Install distributor in engine so rotor tip points to

1. Remove the truck floor plate.

chalk mark placed on head at removal.

2. Disconnect the two electrical leads at the switch.

2. Tighten clamp bolt at base of distributor, connect

primary wire from coil to distributor, and install cap.

Figure 6-3. Engine Mounted Electrical Units

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