It is time to install the Bosch 009 distributor. Lets make sure the engine is on (TDC) This means that both the intake and exhaust valves are closed on number one and you will see that number two's exhaust valve is starting to open. First we need to put in two distributor drive shims and our distributor drive pinion gear. 

You will need to turn the drive pinion gear a little until it goes in far enough to meet the brass drive gear on the crank. 

Then Jackson installed the rubber O-ring around the distributor shaft groove and the clamp. Then he slid in the distributor, you will notice the cap is off. The rotor tip needs to line up with the small notch on the distributor. 

You will also notice from the photo above that the condenser will be nearest the number 3 & 4 cylinders.

Now we will install our fuel pump. The fuel pump comes with two gaskets. On both of them we will use a small amount of Permatex on both sides. The first gasket has the large hole in the middle. Next is the black flange that will sit on top of the first gasket.  

Then the fuel pump push rod is inserted with the tapered end down and the second gasket goes on top. The push rod should be sticking out through the middle hole in the gasket. 

Jackson put a liberal amount of grease on the fuel pump paddle. He then set the fuel pump in place.

The fuel pump was locked in place with a couple of Ny-lock nuts. Jackson allowed me to perform the next step that has a degree of difficulty for a bean counting/web designing type like myself. I felt up to the task and installed our billet dip stick. I stood back for a moment and just wanted to look at my good work. Then Jackson installed the sand seal that will fit behind the lower pulley.  

This is a very tight fit and required some tapping with a rubber mallet. Then our Scat degree pulley was next, again was a tight fit. 

Looking good so far. We used a chrome pulley bolt and washer to hold on the pulley.

Now to our alternator pulley. There is a small woodruff key that is inserted in the alternator shaft. This key is so the pulley will not just free spin. Then we put on 7 shims between the pulley halves to start. 

The goal is to have around 1/2 inch of flex in the alternator belt. If your belt is to loose, remove some shims and to tight, add shims. Once we had it correct, we tightened down the chrome alternator pulley nut and washer.

Our spark plugs are now in. The last photo is of the oil pressure sending unit that goes in to the case

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