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No kidding.

Set the point gap about the thickness of a match book.

Take a look at the end of both distributor shafts and make sure something didn't break off the old one. If you didn't have any trouble getting it out it shouldn't have.

Does the distributor housing fit smooth in the block? On the one I'm working on it was rusted in but I got it freed up and it moves smooth now.

From what I understand, unless the oil pump has been pulled or replaced, nothing changes the timing and the distributor shaft can only go in one way. Maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong. You...