MSD 83811 GM LT-1 5.7L Distributor 95-97 Installation - Manual (Page 3)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3
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Figure 9 Removing the Distributor.
Figure 11 Installing the New Distributor.
Figure 13 Distributor Connector.
and pull the cap off (Figure 7). Mark the location
of the rotor. This will help ensure the proper
location of the new distributor (Figure 8).
17. Remove the three bolts that secure the
distributor to the front cover (Figure 9).
18. Notice the indexing pin on the camshaft (Figure
10). Be sure to align the new distributor with
the pin on the cam. The rotor should come to
rest in the same location as it did in Figure 8.
19. Install the new Distributor (Figure 11). Use the
supplied socket head hex screws.
20. Install the square O-ring seal on the billet
housing. Use care not to twist or kink the seal
(Figure 12).
21. Install the cap and tighten the five screws evenly.
22. Route the new wiring harness to the top of the intake
and plug in the connector (Figure 13).
23. Connect the fresh air lines to the top and bottom inlets
on the distributor. The MSD Distributor has the fresh air
inlet on the top of the housing. (See Figure 14).
24. Reinstall the components in the reverse order. It is
recommended to follow along with your vehicle's
Service Manual.
25. Install the spark plug wires ensuring they are routed to
the correct terminal (Figure 15).
Figure 10 Indexing the Cam and Distributor.
CAM INDEX
DISTRIBUTOR INDEX
Figure 8 Rotor Location.
MARK ROTOR
LOCATION
Figure 12 Installing the O-Ring and Cap.
O-RING MUST
SEAT SQUARELY
AGAINST THIS
FLANGE.