Another Mopar Off My Bucket List - Barracuda Fastback
This is the portion of the FAST instructions that deals with rotor phasing:
MSD 2-Wire Distributor
In stock form, these are not configured for use with aftermarket fuel injection systems. The following procedure must be followed.
1.
Start by locking out the centrifugal advance on your distributor. The distributor must be physically locked out so that the relationship between the pickup and the paddle wheel does not change with engine speed or load. Refer to the manufacturers instructions for the proper procedure to lock out the centrifugal advance for your distributor. (This is a very important step; please do not skip.)
2.
Once your distributor is locked out, roll the engine over to TDC on #1 compression stroke, and set your distributor to the #1 position.
3.
Insert your distributor into the engine but do not clamp it down yet.
4.
Rotate the distributor body so that the pickup is aligned with the closest paddle on the paddle wheel. It is important for this the paddle to be as centered as possible, but there will be an opportunity to check the alignment and compensate for any misalignment with the hand-held later in this installation procedure.
5.
Clamp down the distributor.
6.
Next, it is important to phase the rotor to the cap. This will ensure that the rotor is in the correct position throughout the timing sweep in order to fire to the correct cylinder terminal. If the rotor is not properly phased then during operation the rotor tip can sweep too far away from the correct terminal causing a weak spark or mis-fire and a lot of electrical noise. In order to correctly phase your distributor, you will need a phasable rotor (such as MSD PN 84211) if you do not already have one.
7.
Install the phasable rotor bottom and loosely install the rotor top.
8.
Next, rotate the motor backwards from TDC to 30° BTDC. 30° is a good average timing that will work well with most EZ-EFI® installations. If you know that your engine will be running significantly higher or lower timing, please adjust accordingly.
9.
Set the cap on the distributor and mark the middle of the #1 terminal on the distributor body.
10.
Remove the cap and adjust the phasable part of the rotor until the center of the rotor tip is lined up with the center of the mark you made. Then tighten the rotor adjuster screw and install the cap.
11.
Your crank signal is now set and your rotor is phased.
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This is the portion of the FAST instructions that deals with rotor phasing:
MSD 2-Wire Distributor
In stock form, these are not configured for use with aftermarket fuel injection systems. The following procedure must be followed.
1.
Start by locking out the centrifugal advance on your distributor. The distributor must be physically locked out so that the relationship between the pickup and the paddle wheel does not change with engine speed or load. Refer to the manufacturers instructions for the proper procedure to lock out the centrifugal advance for your distributor. (This is a very important step; please do not skip.)
2.
Once your distributor is locked out, roll the engine over to TDC on #1 compression stroke, and set your distributor to the #1 position.
3.
Insert your distributor into the engine but do not clamp it down yet.
4.
Rotate the distributor body so that the pickup is aligned with the closest paddle on the paddle wheel. It is important for this the paddle to be as centered as possible, but there will be an opportunity to check the alignment and compensate for any misalignment with the hand-held later in this installation procedure.
5.
Clamp down the distributor.
6.
Next, it is important to phase the rotor to the cap. This will ensure that the rotor is in the correct position throughout the timing sweep in order to fire to the correct cylinder terminal. If the rotor is not properly phased then during operation the rotor tip can sweep too far away from the correct terminal causing a weak spark or mis-fire and a lot of electrical noise. In order to correctly phase your distributor, you will need a phasable rotor (such as MSD PN 84211) if you do not already have one.
7.
Install the phasable rotor bottom and loosely install the rotor top.
8.
Next, rotate the motor backwards from TDC to 30° BTDC. 30° is a good average timing that will work well with most EZ-EFI® installations. If you know that your engine will be running significantly higher or lower timing, please adjust accordingly.
9.
Set the cap on the distributor and mark the middle of the #1 terminal on the distributor body.
10.
Remove the cap and adjust the phasable part of the rotor until the center of the rotor tip is lined up with the center of the mark you made. Then tighten the rotor adjuster screw and install the cap.
11.
Your crank signal is now set and your rotor is phased.
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