I'm in the process of rebuilding my engine and had a couple of questions:
1. The machine shop took out the distributor bushing and I'm in the process of putting it back in. It's taking quite a bit of force to put it back in. Is it supposed to be TIGHT or is it supposed to just slide down in the hole? I notice that there are slots in the top that correlate with the oil holes in the side. I'm assuming those are to be orientated so they fall in line with the oil gallery?
2. Silly question, but I'll ask anyway...is there a way to time the engine without the head on? I bought a new HD chain, cam sprocket and crank sprocket so starting fresh. Figured it might be easier since I can see the crank, camshaft end, cams and the bottom is still open as I had to buy some .005" thrust washers as my crank end float was .014'. <waits for parts>
1. The machine shop took out the distributor bushing and I'm in the process of putting it back in. It's taking quite a bit of force to put it back in. Is it supposed to be TIGHT or is it supposed to just slide down in the hole? I notice that there are slots in the top that correlate with the oil holes in the side. I'm assuming those are to be orientated so they fall in line with the oil gallery?
2. Silly question, but I'll ask anyway...is there a way to time the engine without the head on? I bought a new HD chain, cam sprocket and crank sprocket so starting fresh. Figured it might be easier since I can see the crank, camshaft end, cams and the bottom is still open as I had to buy some .005" thrust washers as my crank end float was .014'. <waits for parts>