Following these procedures will guide you in correctly indexing the distributor assembly and initially setting the ignition timing advance.
1: The first step in this procedure is to insure that the #1 piston is brought to the top dead center (TDC) firing position. The firing position is TDC between the piston’s upward compression stroke and the subsequent downward power stroke. To achieve # 1 TDC firing position, perform either one of the following tasks.
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Installation instructions on Nissan 350z5:
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Lubricate stock rubber hangers with penetrating oil.
3. Remove electrical ground strap from muffler.
4. Remove fasteners attaching stock Y-pipe inlet flanges to mating flanges on converter outlet pipes.
5. Remove fasteners attaching Y-pipe outlet flange to mating flange on exhaust mid-pipe. Remove Y-pipe from vehicle.
6. Loosen but do not remove fasteners that fasten catalytic converters to stiffener bracket that is attached to transmission bell housing.
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Incorrect or out of phase engine timing can result in damage to the valves. The Tool Connection cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by using these tools in anyway.
Instruction for 1.3 Litre chain driven engine
• Remove the blanking plugs from the camshaft housing and install the alignment tools A with the parallel flats engaging into the camshaft grooves horizontally. Tighten the large Handle to secure in position.
• Install the crankshaft Locking Pin C in the bell housing hole.
• Install the tensioner Locking Pin B before carrying out engine repairs.
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Subject: Starter motor Failure
Model: Ford 2.0 TDCI FWD & 2.4 TDCi RWD/2.0 TDCi FWD
On inspection, the units do not exhibit any manufacturing defects. The premature failure of the unit is due to contamination of the pinion/drive area from metal dust particles produced within the Dual-mass Flywheel, when the clutch wears or becomes overheated. During scheduled servicing, it is recommended that the clutch is checked and if found to be showing signs of wear should be replaced.
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The Adapter Plate kit will allow you to use Buick, Pontiac or Oldsmobile and Cadillac 200, 350 and 400 Turbo-Hydramatic Transmissions with a Chevrolet engine. No alterations are necessary and installation is easy and simple.
NOTE: On some Turbo 400 transmissions, the webbing located inside the bell housing may interfere with two of the adapter plate kit bolts. Webbing must be trimmed to clear these bolts.
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Installation Procedure:
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE.
2. Remove air cleaner
3. Using 1/2” socket, remove (3) 5/16’ bolts.
* Please Note: Some units have bolts that are drilled and tapped for air cleaner mounting studs.
4. It is not necessary to remove the fuel lines.
5. Remove fuel line bracket from transmission. (Located on drivers side of bell housing)
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REMOVAL:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s).
2. Remove the torque converter access cover and inspection plate.
3. Remove the transmission pan, drain the fluid and re-install the pan.
4. Remove the fill tube bracket bolt and pull the tube out of the transmission. Retain the fill tube seal. On 4WD models, it will also be necessary to remove the bolt attached to the transfer case vent tube to the converter housing.
5. Rotate the crankshaft with a pry bar from under the vehicle until the converter bolts are accessible.
6. Mark the drive shaft and pinion yokes for assembly alignment. Disconnect and remove the drive shaft. On 4WD models, remove both drive shafts.
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Preparing the Crankshaft and Convertor for Installation
• Always check the crankshaft pilot for burrs and out-of-round.
• Remove any rust with emery paper and lightly grease pocket receiving torque convertor pilot hub.
• Remove paint from the torque convertor’s crank pilot hub with emery paper.
• Before installation, pre-fit the torque convertor to the flex plate and into the back of the crankshaft. It should be a snug, even fit (not loose or binding).
• Slowly pour two quarts of automatic transmission fluid into the convertor.
• Check the flex plate for cracks or worn teeth.
• Replace the transmission front seal.
• Install the torque convertor on the front of the transmission.
• When installing the torque convertor into the transmission, you will feel it seat 3 times for the input shaft, shaft to stator, and oil pump notches.
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This kit will allow you to adapt a Chrysler 392 Hemi engine to all GM transmissions utilizing the Chevrolet bolt pattern. The use of this adapter kit will require a stock length torque converter. (A GM torque converter must be used with this adapter kit. It will not work with a Chrysler torque converter). Your Chrysler starter will bolt into place without any modifications. Reuse your OEM starter bolts.
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