Took the distributor out to re-align it so it matches the mark for the aux pulley.

Shouldnt there be some kind of sealer on the shaft, like a o-ring or something?

 

yes m8,

Steve

 

Is it this black plastic looking ring?

 

Yes about 46 pence from Ford


Luciano

 

Is it made of rubber like a normal o-ring?
Mine seems like hard plastic so perhaps time to change it, lol.

 

Should be a soft rubber m8, if yours is hard its time for a change.

Steve

 

Thanks, I have ordered one now.

Is it possible to get the distributor back in if I fit the head back on or will the intake cover block it? Just wanted to keep on working with the car so its ready to start up once the o-ring turns up.

 

Should be alright to remove and refit the dizzy with everything in place


Luciano

 

As said o ring goes hard with age, bit tight for room but easily doable with head/inlet on already, just trim off any excess bolt thread that may be showing as if there is any closest to the cap it makes it harder to get cap on, mine had a good 1/2 showing.
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