AboutBen Deutschman Expertise Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`
Experience I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'
Organizations Ben Deutschman
POCI Legislative Liaison
President Of The NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America
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http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nynjslant6 (NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America Website)
Publications Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
Hemmings Motor News
Education/Credentials B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
Question 1984 Dodge Pickup Can I just pull the distributor out to work on it and put it back in with the rotor pointing the same direction as when it came out without having any other problems? I've only worked on Ford and Chevy V-8s in the past. Wondered if there was going to be a trick to doing it on a slant 6 Dodge? Thanks
Answer There's no great trick to pulling a Distributor out of a Slant-Six engine. The most important thing, just like with any other Engine, is to have a good point of reference for lining up the Rotor. The best bet, is to line the Rotor up with the #1 Tower on the Distributor Cap, which can be accomplished by noting what point on the body of the Distributor, the Cap Tower lines up with, making a noticeable 'Witness Mark', and then with the Cap off, getting the Rotor lined up with that mark. Also, be careful not to just yank on the Distributor when removing it, or you'll damage the Nylon 'Drive Gear.' Be careful when reinstalling the Distributor, not to allow the Rotor to turn out of synch with the 'Witness Mark.' You may have to play with the Distributor a bit as you reinstall it, in order to determine what the best position for the Rotor is, just prior to meshing the Distributor 'Drive Gear', with the 'Worm' on the Camshshaft.
