Replace Your SBC Distributor Without having To Re-Time

Today's helpful how to video will be on installing a replacement distributor and showing you how to install without having to re-time your engine. this saves alot of time and headache if you are broke down on the side of the road.
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[@ronaldwilliams4053]

Finally somebody installing with a engine in the car

[@TattsForLife]

thats the best way to do it lol

[@jmonster55]

I swear

[@angelcedeno5605]

For reals

[@Mike-oxlong1029]

I know. Thank god

[@DylanandGarroth25]

I rebuild my engine in the truck

[@03vrob28]

It’s obvious, Tony and I have about the same amount of patience when we get volunteered to do things around the house. 🤣🤣🤣 Put him on the payroll…… it makes all the difference in the world. Haha! Thanks for sharing fellas. Very informative.

[@rustynailz1687]

Bout the best video reference I’ve seen for a simple swap this is definitely a perfect example of a good job simple yet effective

[@TattsForLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@beaujo]

I'm about to do this on a Chev 305 in a boat, and this method is perfect for the cramped space down in the bilge! Thanks!

[@TattsForLife]

Your welcome, thanks for watching

[@markwisdom2137]

Thank you for the video, I had to replace the oil pressure sensor on my SBC 350 and had to remove my first HEI distributor . With your detailed instruction video I was able to R&R the distributor, R&R the sensor in an hour with no retiming the engine, running great!

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video was helpful

[@mibars]

Just doing that, realising that there is no way I can take that pressure sensor without having to remove the distributor....

[@Fp49274]

@@mibarsI’m able to change that sensor without taking off distributor not hard

[@Fp49274]

@@mibarsbut does depend on how your engine sits against the fire tho

[@cplandrew]

That's buddy! I like the idea of replacement without re-timing. Since most.peiple are likely starting with removing an old one, not rebuilding an engine from scratch.

[@TattsForLife]

Yep, Its easy lol I hate having to re-time a engine

[@InventPeace1]

Good video, thanks. Might mention that its not necessary to take off the plug wires until one by one you do it after new cap is in; also take picture and or mark rotor position.

[@TattsForLife]

Great tip!

[@Incitruswetrust]

Best video I’ve seen on KZbin about this topic! Good job boys

[@TattsForLife]

Wow, thanks!

[@grantkaranovich1333]

You guys did a great job and I appreciate the video! It really helped me out. I tried looking at a manual but it was way to complicated! Can't wait to go home and get my 1973 Chevrolet C10 Up and running good as new! Thank you!

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped!

[@peacepoet1947]

@@TattsForLife what do you do if you didn't take a picture but set the crank shaft to TDC. Where should the rotor be pointing. Towards number one plug wire?

[@peacepoet1947]

@@TattsForLife he should turn them clockwise to lock the cap into place. Counter clockwise to remove the cap.

[@codysseus2026]

Tony is strugglin’ 😂

[@TattsForLife]

He always does

[@codysseus2026]

Haha at least he’s trying 👌🏽 good video brotha

[@tristonmurdock4586]

Thank you sirs, I bought an 85 C10 and after replacing the whole damn fuel system, tank included, I really didn't feel like retiming my motor

[@TattsForLife]

Happy to hear you found the video helpful, and your c10 sounds like a fun project

[@jessecrockett]

These are great videos. I have a 1983 GMC Sierra Classic 5.0L. Really helpful. Thank you.

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks, happy to hear the videos was helpful

[@steve069]

Your video was perfect. I dropped a new (old stock) GM OEM HEI distributor in my 89 IROC-Z and it fell into place perfectly on the second try. I marked the rotor and base beforehand with a sharpie and when re-timing it was already within 2 degrees of where it was at before the replacement dizzy went in. No need for all this top dead center stuff if you just mark everything before you take it out. Thank you for your video!

[@TattsForLife]

Happy my video was helpful, and sounds like you have a cool 3 gen camaro

[@steve069]

@@TattsForLife The new distributor didnt fix my miss/lack of power which happens right around 30 minutes of running (when its gets hot). But I am narrowing down the culprit one possible gremlin at a time. I was really hoping it was a dying pickup coil or ICM but both are new and the car is still doing it. At least I know its not the dizzy now!

[@steve069]

I was told to re-locate my MSD Digital 6 Ignition away from the firewall which may be too close to my passenger side header (causing it to heat up and fail right around the 30 minute mark) to somewhere maybe under the dash inside and see if the problem goes away...I am pumped to give that a go now. Fingers crossed.

[@DIXIEMAFIA251]

@@steve069Annnd?!? What happened?! Any updates?!

[@karllang8434]

Love your content and information.. Knowledgeable, direct and to the point .. I certainly Appreciate your help & effort 👨‍🔧

[@TattsForLife]

I appreciate that!

[@AG-bq1fm]

Big Thanks from Cali. Love the great camerawork. Im the Tony over here, Love getting in the mix for some fixin'!

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@StarrLawCriminalDefense]

I appreciate you breaking it down I enjoyed the video since I was replacing my distributor on my 1969Z 28 Camaro - very informative

[@TattsForLife]

Very welcome

[@m-c-m-]

Excellent explanation, i like to spin engine over so the rotor is facing straight.

[@TattsForLife]

Great tip

[@China-Sucks]

Thank You. I needed to know this for a job I'm doing tomorrow. CHEERS Dudes!!

[@TattsForLife]

Glad to help

[@gilbertgrape9969]

This was very helpful, thanks y’all thought I’d have to do a bunch of timing BS with my truck but no! Thanks!!!

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped

[@twistedtuned4273]

nice video helped me figure out how to take off a distributor

[@TattsForLife]

Glad to hear it

[@bains1491]

Thank you for the vid, plan on replacing one in a 79 vette

[@TattsForLife]

Your welcome, I had a 79 vette lol I had long tube headers on it and the floors would get so hot in the summer lol I loved the car though

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

I like the way you talk.

[@TattsForLife]

you should see the way I walk :)

[@rondallcapps2445]

Thank you for the help I have a 94 Chevy I got to change and had no clue till now

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@bonifaciocarvajal7325]

grasias yo tngo un problema con mi troca es chevrolet modelo 79 me aydo demasiado este video saldudos desde monterrey n.l mexico

[@jonvarnum4811]

You do this it will work but your time will be off a bit. Your curve will also be off. Do it right guys this is just the start. A new distributor wont have the VA dialed in. Im loving the Bobby Beuche narration though.

[@sairo9595]

Just had to replace it. Very useful video. Thx

[@TattsForLife]

You're welcome!

[@bubba35741]

Thanks for the video... helped me tremendously.

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video was helpful to you

[@andrewsmith1081]

My guy knows his shit! Love it thank you bro!

[@TattsForLife]

Welcome

[@kurtwomack6473]

Hello from Arizona. Appreciated this video, was wondering if the spiral gear moved the rotor, needed to watch that. 20 minutes later. LOL

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@BLKKNT2]

Great job on this guys.

[@TattsForLife]

Thank you kindly!

[@noetobar5018]

Nice! Exactly what i was looking for

[@TattsForLife]

Glad to hear!

[@jongirouard]

Excellent step by step, thank you men

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped

[@JSCRILLA253]

Thanks bro Very Helpful Video saved me alot of money!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TattsForLife]

Glad to hear it

[@jamesgrant9317]

Thank you sir, I have a leak in mine and ended up doing and upgrade

[@TattsForLife]

Welcome, thanks for watching

[@8barbies779]

hey james, i know this is a year old so i hope you're still around. i'm about to put a new dist in my 1990 ford e350 econoline van. it's struggling up hills and i've tried everything else. ran into a fella on youtube who was having the same exact issues as me. it turned out it was the pickups inside the dist so i ordered a new one. haven't put new one in yet but i noticed on the original that's in there that there is an almost a golf ball sized hole in the casing, it's obviously more of a U shaped hole at top where cap mates up and extending down. i'm sure that can't be good cuz all sorts of stuff could get in there but...you piqued my interest when you said you had a 'leak' in yours. can you explain what you meant? i'm just really interested if you had something like mine with your original, i'm obviously putting new one in, but damn - i'm really curious. thanks james, and fun video to watch Tatts, i could listen to that accent all day:)))-barbie

[@Mr51Caveman]

I have a 79 Mercruiser Engine (Chevy 305) and I'm trying to install a HEI Distributor. I've looked all over this Carburetor and I can't find anywhere to hook up a vacuum hose. Any ideas?

[@TattsForLife]

any vacuum full time will work

[@jacksonhicks1869]

Best video guild I’ve found

[@TattsForLife]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment

[@maz8421]

Big help. Gonna use this when my distributor gets in!

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching, happy the video was a helpful

[@anthonyroncin9294]

Well done, even better sounding like the water boy! 😂

[@TattsForLife]

oh

[@sanfe4283]

New subscriber thanks

[@TattsForLife]

Welcome

[@supertrucker1356]

I just bought a 74 Sierra. What kit do I need to update the old ignition system? Kinda lost here because it has the old ignition coil and I can't find videos on how to update the distributor

[@TattsForLife]

if its external coil, and its a sbc engine, just upgrade to a HEI dissy

[@margarethuggins7526]

good job very helpful thanks God bless

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kylereese7124]

I just replaced my distributor on my 350 and after install I am getting no start, i have spark and am getting fuel, i ensured that cylinder 1 is at TDC and wired correctly (have checked at least 10 times) and still nothing. Any ideas?

[@TattsForLife]

It could be 180% out and the number 1 is not at the compression stroke, rotate the engine to the number one sparkplug hole blows out air, and u will be on the compression stroke

[@kylereese7124]

@@TattsForLife yeah that’s what I did, I stuck a rag in and stopped as soon as it blew it out. Also, what is really strange is that this whole ordeal was happening when initially just replacing the coil alone and I never even removed the distributor, so I figured maybe something else was up and I would solve the whole issue with just getting a new distributor. But still doing the same thing

[@blazerkconvertible]

awesome video , thanks for the help

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped

[@LastBastian]

So, just be clear, do I need to find top dead center before doing it this way, ...or not?

[@TattsForLife]

depends, you can do it either way, mine did not work cause of shity blancer

[@LastBastian]

@@TattsForLife So, I just pulled my distributor out like show here, I did not find the top dead center thing first, since I don't understand how. But I am putting the *same* distributor back in (had to replace intake manifold gaskets) ...so with the same dist, I should be ok right?

[@TattsForLife]

@@LastBastian if you put in in the exact same spot, with the rotor button facing the same way

[@LastBastian]

@@TattsForLife Thanks! Hope I get it right.

[@cdays01]

Great video. “That’s not the notch, Tony. That’s not the notch, Tony”. Good stuff. What’s the accent?

[@therarebreeds77therarebree7]

I like these good ol boys

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@TateReggie]

Thanks!

[@TattsForLife]

No problem!

[@orlandoares7051]

Wire positive is connect to battery or dash in the distribution, ? I no want burn something thanks

[@TattsForLife]

Always double check, but the hot wire on the dissy should be 12 volt hot when key on and run. And 12 volt off when key is off... if it is hooked to a battrey all time 12 volt then when you start it it would run to you run out of gas lol or pull the wire loose from battrey..

[@chrisbeumer2375]

Thanks bro! Plain and simple

[@TattsForLife]

welcome, thanks for watching

[@kylewhitehead3745]

Nice job man clean and simple video

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks, what I always to go for

[@ericwilkes238]

I bought a s10 with 350 with title the distributor cap and wires are missing looks like a high energy distributor. Can I buy a cap to put on it .the base of the distributor has some numbers stamped on it that are 11033724

[@TattsForLife]

yes you can, a stock cap should also work, the high energy part would be cause of the more powerful coil the after market cap had, unless its a small dissy with a external coil, but any stock cap should work as replacements

[@GApawpawandnana]

I need to replace and order the distributor in my late husbands 95 Chevy k1500 5.7L 350 v8. How do I know if it’s a HEI or not? My local parts shop is not sure what I have. Thank you

[@TattsForLife]

if it has a coil on top of cap, non hei will have a spark plug wire in middle to a external coil. I need to make a video on this subject

[@The1LUV1LYFE]

Needed this thanks!

[@TattsForLife]

Happy to help!

[@devonsutlovich478]

so what if i already got the distributor off... didnt take the cap off tho, can i just put it back in the same position fully assembled or do i gotta re time it

[@TattsForLife]

you need to re time it to be safe

[@acadiafletcher7398]

Good job man, I think you're in the wrong business but you helped me out....🙂

[@TattsForLife]

Glad I could help

[@isaacgremillion7042]

Great video that I could comprehend thanks

[@TattsForLife]

Glad to hear it!

[@marioontiveros4766]

Tks, very useful!

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evanwormald7930]

Thanks

[@TattsForLife]

Welcome

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

Got an 78 Chevy truck with 350 marked the distributor and took it out to replace module, coil, pick up coil went to dropnit back in the same position and it wont drop back in even though the rotor is lined up??? I think its the damb oil pump shaft . they say to put the oil pump groove in the 11 O'clock position but still cant get it to drop in ?? Thing is pissing me off .

[@TattsForLife]

its the teeth on the gear they twitch around about a 1\4 of a inch as it drops down in place adn the button moves, what I do is drop it down it in place with the rotor and dissy lined up where it needs to be, and I hold pressure down on it and get someone to bump it over, while being safe away from fans and such, its on the cam gear so it cant get out of line and as it bumps over it will drop on into place on the oil rod, be sure to have the dissy unpluged which it should be cause you have the cap off. or you can take a big one way and stick it down the hole and trun the shaft, im lazy and usaly just bump them over years of messing with autos lol leans you cheater tricks

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

@@TattsForLife don't mean to be a pain in the ass but I followed your instructions spent most of the morning/afternoon dicken with the distributor and still not fully dropping in???? . I even temporarily super glued the oil pump shaft in the base of the distributor and repeated the process you decribed and it's still not wanting to engage into the engine fully it gets down into the engine and leaves a gap of 7/32nds between the base and the engine and will not drop in? We have a spare distributor that I took off the gear and left the oil pump shaft in and the distributor fell right in no issues? Took the same distributor out the gear back on and same issue will not engage ??? Its a hair off some how ever time or something in the engine is out of wack just enough to keep the distributor for engaging ? I'm use to mopars our set up is much simpler to deal with .

[@TattsForLife]

why are you fully removing the oil pump shaft, I always just leave the shaft on the pump, and are you sure you dont have a tall deck BBC dissy they just a hair taller than a reg sbc dissy

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

@@TattsForLife its just a stock chevy 350 . we measured the distributor and maesured a new stock distributor same size and length and width ? we noticed its missing its nylon plastic sleeve from the factory that goes between the oil pump shaft andthe shaft on the oil pump. most of the new oil pump shafts come with a weak roll pin that holds a steel sleeve on the end of the shaft??? That was a horrible design . it should all be one sold shaft with that sleeve laythed into the shaft ??? Cheap cheap parts . Glad mopar aint like that

[@TattsForLife]

@@MoparMan-ff8fb they make soild oil shafts for the sbc we use them alot

[@knight5188]

So can I experiment with different distributors like maybe after market or different sizes or whatever?... or does it have to be the same one

[@knight5188]

I’m a noob but have stock 5.7 sbc with TBI

[@TattsForLife]

if its TBI you will need the same one, if you are running a carb you could use a aftermarket

[@JayyMoney-vr7nv]

How do I know whether or not I need one with or without a governor

[@billsbarber123]

Great video. You need a new air filter.

[@TattsForLife]

I agree lol

[@1down5up42]

I’m about to try this on my 85 box gmc

[@TattsForLife]

Have fun

[@garyhart4757]

Can you put a complete distributor from a 1996. 5.7 into a regular 1972. Chevrolet 350 is it the same accept for the electrical hook up

[@TattsForLife]

You will need the computer to make it work

[@rell_Bapek]

Can’t get mine in the same position as the old does it have to be dead on point

[@TattsForLife]

if it was close and you have a timing light, you could just re time the engine, if its a tooth off or so a small twist of the timing should get it back in speck, if you having trouble, for it setting down all the way where it needs to, you can set it where the number 1 lines up and have someone crank it over while u hold pressure down on the shaft and it should slide on down, what it is the oil pump driver rod is not lining up with the new shaft prefect

[@austinjoppa116]

Huntin wabbits? Thanks man!! Helped alot

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped!

[@dahosse]

Well done 👍🏼

[@TattsForLife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DaBossesTable]

What did you use to break the bottom bolt on the distributor

[@TattsForLife]

A wrench

[@Tipman2OOO]

Thank you so much

[@TattsForLife]

Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@Tipman2OOO]

@@TattsForLife just finished the install, truck runs better than ever! You made it possible, thank you!!!

[@michaelmedley5506]

Will this work on a 87 Silverado

[@TattsForLife]

If it's tbi, you will need to make sure that u have it in the same spot, so just be extra careful with your marks and placement due to the sensor in the shaft of the tbi injection distributor

[@michaelmedley5506]

@@TattsForLife could you give me a link to the part you ordered

[@frankofobia]

Thanks guys :)

[@TattsForLife]

Thank you too! for watching

[@johnciulla2581]

Good video, but did anyone notice anything on pick of firing order.... Great video it's late and I have to change mine... Hopefully she gets spark and starts...

[@TattsForLife]

Notice what?

[@garyhart4757]

Firing order is 1.8.4.3.6.5.7.2 hope it’s helpful GodBless have a blessed day

[@erikmorales6712]

Great video

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for the visit

[@MrMrgordo24]

Good video bud

[@TattsForLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@mikeb3153]

Can this work with a new intake install? Throwing around the idea of replacing my stock manifold with an air gap to hopefully keep the quadrajet happy. I could probably get away with the spacer, but I don't trust that it wont leak.

[@TattsForLife]

Yep if your good with your marks and location and eyes lol it sure can, but if your not, then no I can't recomend it lol

[@neenr501]

For what ever reason, it didn't work for me.. did everything exactly the same and now my car won't start.. almost wants to, but won't

[@larrykosterewa4848]

Nicely explained..but that dog..omg..

[@TattsForLife]

Sorry for that

[@hawks2252]

thanks man!.

[@TattsForLife]

No problem!

[@chrisbunz7924]

Are you from greenbow Alabama?

[@leroybragg6460]

Top Notch job

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@mazambeliqbal3487]

Do you need to do a timing before removing??

[@TattsForLife]

timing? if your truck is already timed this way will keep you from having to do a re-time if performed right!

[@mazambeliqbal3487]

Because I got a 1986 Nissan laurel c32

[@mazambeliqbal3487]

My car don't need re-time

[@TattsForLife]

@@mazambeliqbal3487 this is for a SBC style engine

[@mazambeliqbal3487]

@@TattsForLife I got this on my car to

[@davidoneal3090]

You need a new filter

[@TattsForLife]

@@davidoneal3090 it has a few miles left

[@everardomendoza578]

Excellent

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks

[@truebetold65]

Thanks 👍🇺🇸

[@TattsForLife]

thanks for watching

[@frogtechtips]

Nice

[@TattsForLife]

thanks

[@M81_ADDICT]

I think you need a new filter

[@TattsForLife]

@M81_ADDICT it still has a miles left lol, trying to get my money's worth out of it

[@M81_ADDICT]

​@@TattsForLife LMAO, wasn't expecting you to respond-! Thanks for the video my man, helped me swap out the distributor on my 86 C20 real fast.

[@goldenone5540]

Lmfao “I Know That” hahaha I know how it is helping someone with 0 Zero patience

[@TattsForLife]

LOL

[@sippingtonciti]

I replaced mine and when I start it it makes loud pops and does not start

[@TattsForLife]

Pops? Like out the carb?

[@que1320]

Yessir thanks

[@TattsForLife]

Welcome, thanks for the comment

[@chevylandtv670]

What the brand on the new distributor

[@TattsForLife]

I think it was a MSD

[@Generic_Title]

Not gonna lie, that huge flat head was getting on my nerves, and I was just watching ol’ boy fight it.

[@TattsForLife]

lol he was trying

[@TJ-ux6ng]

Tony sounds like a cave man

[@TattsForLife]

😅

[@coystaten1743]

How do I know if I messed up?

[@TattsForLife]

it wont start, have trouble starting and stuff

[@robertmehnert1267]

You need a new air filter.

[@TattsForLife]

LOL it was only a few years old lol

[@division294]

You need a new filter.

[@TattsForLife]

fixing to drop a LS into this truck now

[@rubenfilippus2956]

I have the same engine but I never find the distributor inside it.

[@TattsForLife]

huh?

[@rubenfilippus2956]

@@TattsForLife the engine I bought it there was no distributor and I want to buy the new one but I don't know the marks on the engine where they must point

[@bhagedorn84]

@Rubben Filippus, you're going to have to find top dead center on cylinder #1 and point the rotor to #1 on your distributor cap.

[@marioontiveros4766]

I Have a Blazer 1983

[@TattsForLife]

I always liked that year blazer

[@GbodySS_LsX]

Mama said that ls swaps are not real

[@TattsForLife]

But mama said lol

[@GbodySS_LsX]

@@TattsForLife sounds like Bobby bousche

[@TattsForLife]

@@GbodySS_LsX well thank you

[@m-c-m-]

​@@GbodySS_LsX Louisiana

[@raymondmenendez6499]

You're not the turtle man, are you?

[@TattsForLife]

😑

[@raymondmenendez6499]

@@TattsForLife i still saved your video

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video was helpful

[@noahbaguio1]

Distribduh

[@TattsForLife]

spelled that wrong lol

[@ismaelguillen8117]

God!! Some one trained to do this sh!+ help them