1996 Cherokee 4.0 I6 timing mark. ??
 

Hi. I'm new to the group. My neighbor has a 96 Cherokee 4.0 I6 MPFI.
The distributor holddown bolt came out and it spit the distributor
out. He has purchased a new distributor (it bent the shaft on his old
one) and has asked me to help him install the new one.

He says the engine has no ignition timing mark. That being the case,
how do I position the engine to get the rotor button aligned with the
#1 tower at DTC on #1 cylinder??

I am a fairly experienced mechanic on Dodges (and Studebakers :)
but am short on practical knowledge on jeeps.

Just trying to help out a neighbor in distress.

Thx in advance.



"Leroy"

Re: 1996 Cherokee 4.0 I6 timing mark. ??
 

"Leroy" <DodgemanFromHell@aol.com> wrote in message
news:rcd1v2l2d6p3s5bbmm8pontr717dekg4uk@4ax.com...
> Hi. I'm new to the group. My neighbor has a 96 Cherokee 4.0 I6 MPFI.
> The distributor holddown bolt came out and it spit the distributor
> out. He has purchased a new distributor (it bent the shaft on his old
> one) and has asked me to help him install the new one.
>
> He says the engine has no ignition timing mark. That being the case,
> how do I position the engine to get the rotor button aligned with the
> #1 tower at DTC on #1 cylinder??
>
> I am a fairly experienced mechanic on Dodges (and Studebakers :)
> but am short on practical knowledge on jeeps.
>
> Just trying to help out a neighbor in distress.
>
> Thx in advance.
>
>
>
> "Leroy"


1.. Remove the No. 1 cylinder spark plug. Turn the engine using a socket
wrench on the large bolt on the front of the crankshaft pulley. Place a
finger near the No. 1 spark plug hole and turn the crankshaft until the
piston reaches Top Dead Center (TDC). As the engine approaches TDC, you will
feel air being expelled by the No. 1 cylinder. If the position is not being
met, turn the engine another full turn (360 degree). Once the engine's
position is correct, install the spark plug.
2.. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, in the distributor hole, rotate the
oil pump gear so that the slot in the oil pump shaft is in the correct
position.
3.. With the distributor cap removed, install the distributor so that the
rotor is positioned correctly. Insure that the distributor is fully seated
against the cylinder block. If not, remove the distributor and perform the
entire procedure again.
4.. Tighten the hold-down bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
5.. Install distributor cap and ignition wires. Insure that the wires are
routed correctly before attempting to start engine.

Re: 1996 Cherokee 4.0 I6 timing mark. ??
 

"Leroy" <DodgemanFromHell@aol.com> wrote in message
news:rcd1v2l2d6p3s5bbmm8pontr717dekg4uk@4ax.com...
> Hi. I'm new to the group. My neighbor has a 96 Cherokee 4.0 I6 MPFI.
> The distributor holddown bolt came out and it spit the distributor
> out. He has purchased a new distributor (it bent the shaft on his old
> one) and has asked me to help him install the new one.
>
> He says the engine has no ignition timing mark. That being the case,
> how do I position the engine to get the rotor button aligned with the
> #1 tower at DTC on #1 cylinder??
>
> I am a fairly experienced mechanic on Dodges (and Studebakers :)
> but am short on practical knowledge on jeeps.
>
> Just trying to help out a neighbor in distress.
>
> Thx in advance.
>
>
>
> "Leroy"


1.. Remove the No. 1 cylinder spark plug. Turn the engine using a socket
wrench on the large bolt on the front of the crankshaft pulley. Place a
finger near the No. 1 spark plug hole and turn the crankshaft until the
piston reaches Top Dead Center (TDC). As the engine approaches TDC, you will
feel air being expelled by the No. 1 cylinder. If the position is not being
met, turn the engine another full turn (360 degree). Once the engine's
position is correct, install the spark plug.
2.. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, in the distributor hole, rotate the
oil pump gear so that the slot in the oil pump shaft is in the correct
position.
3.. With the distributor cap removed, install the distributor so that the
rotor is positioned correctly. Insure that the distributor is fully seated
against the cylinder block. If not, remove the distributor and perform the
entire procedure again.
4.. Tighten the hold-down bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
5.. Install distributor cap and ignition wires. Insure that the wires are
routed correctly before attempting to start engine.

Re: 1996 Cherokee 4.0 I6 timing mark. ??
 

"Leroy" <DodgemanFromHell@aol.com> wrote in message
news:rcd1v2l2d6p3s5bbmm8pontr717dekg4uk@4ax.com...
> Hi. I'm new to the group. My neighbor has a 96 Cherokee 4.0 I6 MPFI.
> The distributor holddown bolt came out and it spit the distributor
> out. He has purchased a new distributor (it bent the shaft on his old
> one) and has asked me to help him install the new one.
>
> He says the engine has no ignition timing mark. That being the case,
> how do I position the engine to get the rotor button aligned with the
> #1 tower at DTC on #1 cylinder??
>
> I am a fairly experienced mechanic on Dodges (and Studebakers :)
> but am short on practical knowledge on jeeps.
>
> Just trying to help out a neighbor in distress.
>
> Thx in advance.
>
>
>
> "Leroy"


1.. Remove the No. 1 cylinder spark plug. Turn the engine using a socket
wrench on the large bolt on the front of the crankshaft pulley. Place a
finger near the No. 1 spark plug hole and turn the crankshaft until the
piston reaches Top Dead Center (TDC). As the engine approaches TDC, you will
feel air being expelled by the No. 1 cylinder. If the position is not being
met, turn the engine another full turn (360 degree). Once the engine's
position is correct, install the spark plug.
2.. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, in the distributor hole, rotate the
oil pump gear so that the slot in the oil pump shaft is in the correct
position.
3.. With the distributor cap removed, install the distributor so that the
rotor is positioned correctly. Insure that the distributor is fully seated
against the cylinder block. If not, remove the distributor and perform the
entire procedure again.
4.. Tighten the hold-down bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
5.. Install distributor cap and ignition wires. Insure that the wires are
routed correctly before attempting to start engine.

Re: 1996 Cherokee 4.0 I6 timing mark. ??
 

It's on the timing cover where you'd expect it to be.


On Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:26:18 -0500, Leroy <DodgemanFromHell@aol.com>
wrote:

>Hi. I'm new to the group. My neighbor has a 96 Cherokee 4.0 I6 MPFI.
>The distributor holddown bolt came out and it spit the distributor
>out. He has purchased a new distributor (it bent the shaft on his old
>one) and has asked me to help him install the new one.
>
>He says the engine has no ignition timing mark. That being the case,
>how do I position the engine to get the rotor button aligned with the
>#1 tower at DTC on #1 cylinder??
>
>I am a fairly experienced mechanic on Dodges (and Studebakers :)
>but am short on practical knowledge on jeeps.
>
>Just trying to help out a neighbor in distress.
>
>Thx in advance.
>
>
>
>"Leroy"

Re: 1996 Cherokee 4.0 I6 timing mark. ??
 

It's on the timing cover where you'd expect it to be.


On Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:26:18 -0500, Leroy <DodgemanFromHell@aol.com>
wrote:

>Hi. I'm new to the group. My neighbor has a 96 Cherokee 4.0 I6 MPFI.
>The distributor holddown bolt came out and it spit the distributor
>out. He has purchased a new distributor (it bent the shaft on his old
>one) and has asked me to help him install the new one.
>
>He says the engine has no ignition timing mark. That being the case,
>how do I position the engine to get the rotor button aligned with the
>#1 tower at DTC on #1 cylinder??
>
>I am a fairly experienced mechanic on Dodges (and Studebakers :)
>but am short on practical knowledge on jeeps.
>
>Just trying to help out a neighbor in distress.
>
>Thx in advance.
>
>
>
>"Leroy"

Re: 1996 Cherokee 4.0 I6 timing mark. ??
 

It's on the timing cover where you'd expect it to be.


On Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:26:18 -0500, Leroy <DodgemanFromHell@aol.com>
wrote:

>Hi. I'm new to the group. My neighbor has a 96 Cherokee 4.0 I6 MPFI.
>The distributor holddown bolt came out and it spit the distributor
>out. He has purchased a new distributor (it bent the shaft on his old
>one) and has asked me to help him install the new one.
>
>He says the engine has no ignition timing mark. That being the case,
>how do I position the engine to get the rotor button aligned with the
>#1 tower at DTC on #1 cylinder??
>
>I am a fairly experienced mechanic on Dodges (and Studebakers :)
>but am short on practical knowledge on jeeps.
>
>Just trying to help out a neighbor in distress.
>
>Thx in advance.
>
>
>
>"Leroy"

Re: 1996 Cherokee 4.0 I6 timing mark. ??
 

Mike wrote:
> "Leroy" <DodgemanFromHell@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:rcd1v2l2d6p3s5bbmm8pontr717dekg4uk@4ax.com...
>> Hi. I'm new to the group. My neighbor has a 96 Cherokee 4.0 I6 MPFI.
>> The distributor holddown bolt came out and it spit the distributor
>> out. He has purchased a new distributor (it bent the shaft on his old
>> one) and has asked me to help him install the new one.
>>
>> He says the engine has no ignition timing mark. That being the case,
>> how do I position the engine to get the rotor button aligned with the
>> #1 tower at DTC on #1 cylinder??
>>
>> I am a fairly experienced mechanic on Dodges (and Studebakers :)
>> but am short on practical knowledge on jeeps.
>>
>> Just trying to help out a neighbor in distress.
>>
>> Thx in advance.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Leroy"
>
>
> 1.. Remove the No. 1 cylinder spark plug. Turn the engine using a socket
> wrench on the large bolt on the front of the crankshaft pulley. Place a
> finger near the No. 1 spark plug hole and turn the crankshaft until the
> piston reaches Top Dead Center (TDC). As the engine approaches TDC, you will
> feel air being expelled by the No. 1 cylinder. If the position is not being
> met, turn the engine another full turn (360 degree). Once the engine's
> position is correct, install the spark plug.
> 2.. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, in the distributor hole, rotate the
> oil pump gear so that the slot in the oil pump shaft is in the correct
> position.
> 3.. With the distributor cap removed, install the distributor so that the
> rotor is positioned correctly. Insure that the distributor is fully seated
> against the cylinder block. If not, remove the distributor and perform the
> entire procedure again.
> 4.. Tighten the hold-down bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
> 5.. Install distributor cap and ignition wires. Insure that the wires are
> routed correctly before attempting to start engine.
>
>

The rotor should be pointing directly away from the engine block for #1
also.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
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Re: 1996 Cherokee 4.0 I6 timing mark. ??
 

Mike wrote:
> "Leroy" <DodgemanFromHell@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:rcd1v2l2d6p3s5bbmm8pontr717dekg4uk@4ax.com...
>> Hi. I'm new to the group. My neighbor has a 96 Cherokee 4.0 I6 MPFI.
>> The distributor holddown bolt came out and it spit the distributor
>> out. He has purchased a new distributor (it bent the shaft on his old
>> one) and has asked me to help him install the new one.
>>
>> He says the engine has no ignition timing mark. That being the case,
>> how do I position the engine to get the rotor button aligned with the
>> #1 tower at DTC on #1 cylinder??
>>
>> I am a fairly experienced mechanic on Dodges (and Studebakers :)
>> but am short on practical knowledge on jeeps.
>>
>> Just trying to help out a neighbor in distress.
>>
>> Thx in advance.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Leroy"
>
>
> 1.. Remove the No. 1 cylinder spark plug. Turn the engine using a socket
> wrench on the large bolt on the front of the crankshaft pulley. Place a
> finger near the No. 1 spark plug hole and turn the crankshaft until the
> piston reaches Top Dead Center (TDC). As the engine approaches TDC, you will
> feel air being expelled by the No. 1 cylinder. If the position is not being
> met, turn the engine another full turn (360 degree). Once the engine's
> position is correct, install the spark plug.
> 2.. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, in the distributor hole, rotate the
> oil pump gear so that the slot in the oil pump shaft is in the correct
> position.
> 3.. With the distributor cap removed, install the distributor so that the
> rotor is positioned correctly. Insure that the distributor is fully seated
> against the cylinder block. If not, remove the distributor and perform the
> entire procedure again.
> 4.. Tighten the hold-down bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
> 5.. Install distributor cap and ignition wires. Insure that the wires are
> routed correctly before attempting to start engine.
>
>

The rotor should be pointing directly away from the engine block for #1
also.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: 1996 Cherokee 4.0 I6 timing mark. ??
 

Mike wrote:
> "Leroy" <DodgemanFromHell@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:rcd1v2l2d6p3s5bbmm8pontr717dekg4uk@4ax.com...
>> Hi. I'm new to the group. My neighbor has a 96 Cherokee 4.0 I6 MPFI.
>> The distributor holddown bolt came out and it spit the distributor
>> out. He has purchased a new distributor (it bent the shaft on his old
>> one) and has asked me to help him install the new one.
>>
>> He says the engine has no ignition timing mark. That being the case,
>> how do I position the engine to get the rotor button aligned with the
>> #1 tower at DTC on #1 cylinder??
>>
>> I am a fairly experienced mechanic on Dodges (and Studebakers :)
>> but am short on practical knowledge on jeeps.
>>
>> Just trying to help out a neighbor in distress.
>>
>> Thx in advance.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Leroy"
>
>
> 1.. Remove the No. 1 cylinder spark plug. Turn the engine using a socket
> wrench on the large bolt on the front of the crankshaft pulley. Place a
> finger near the No. 1 spark plug hole and turn the crankshaft until the
> piston reaches Top Dead Center (TDC). As the engine approaches TDC, you will
> feel air being expelled by the No. 1 cylinder. If the position is not being
> met, turn the engine another full turn (360 degree). Once the engine's
> position is correct, install the spark plug.
> 2.. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, in the distributor hole, rotate the
> oil pump gear so that the slot in the oil pump shaft is in the correct
> position.
> 3.. With the distributor cap removed, install the distributor so that the
> rotor is positioned correctly. Insure that the distributor is fully seated
> against the cylinder block. If not, remove the distributor and perform the
> entire procedure again.
> 4.. Tighten the hold-down bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
> 5.. Install distributor cap and ignition wires. Insure that the wires are
> routed correctly before attempting to start engine.
>
>

The rotor should be pointing directly away from the engine block for #1
also.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)