Engine setting for years, what's the best way to prepare for start up?

[SunlitComet]

in your case not really because you have to turn the engine by hand with it out you will immediately knock the alignment out. you will just have to use the basic realignment procedure to get started again and get it fined tuned if you don't get it dead on the first time.

1. Bring cylinder number one piston to Top Dead Center (TDC) of compression stroke.

1. Install the distributor cap screws.
2. Install the distributor cap.

1. Install a NEW distributor gasket onto the distributor.

1. Align the indent hole on the driven gear with the paint mark on the distributor housing.

1. Ensure that the distributor rotor segment points to the cap hold area.

1. Align the slotted tang in the oil pump driveshaft with the distributor driveshaft. Rotate the oil pump driveshaft with a screwdriver if necessary.
2. Align the flat (1) in the distributor housing toward the front of the engine.
3. Install the distributor and distributor clamp.

1. Once the distributor is fully seated, align the distributor rotor segment with the number 8 pointer that is cast into the distributor base.
2. If the distributor rotor segment does not come within a few degrees of the number 8 pointer, the gear mesh between the distributor and camshaft may be off a tooth or more. Repeat the procedure in order to achieve proper alignment.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the distributor clamp bolt. Tighten the distributor clamp bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) .

1. Install the distributor cap onto the distributor.
2. Install the NEW distributor cap screws. Do not overtighten the NEW distributor cap screws. Tighten the distributor cap screws to 2.4 Nm (21 in. lbs.) .

1. Install the ignition coil wire harness.

 

[HDRock1]

Thanks
I should have mentioned I have 2 FSMs, the books, and on computer
Is it necessary to get a NEW distributor gasket onto the distributor ?

 

[Gzes]

I wpuld because from chillin so many years the gasket is probably goo and once it comes out it wont seal like its supposed too

 

[Fishintahoe]

I'm not really an engine guy, but, I would never start an engine dry,and I figured the cylinders also need some kind of lubrication above the rings .
That being said, I know there are many people here, much more knowledgeable than I to help me out.

Does ur jeep have a V8??

 

[HDRock1]

Looks like gasket is maybe some kind of foam rubber
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product__5785529-P_991_R|GRPGASKAMS____

 

[Gzes]

Doesnt look good id probably go tp dealer imo they have oem and it will be better than aftermarket

 

[HDRock1]

Screwd up the post

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Doesnt look good id probably go tp dealer imo they have oem and it will be better than aftermarket

From my experience felpro are good products, somtimes better than OEM

 

[Gzes]

K it jist looks kinda cheap imo

 

[HDRock1]

Does ur jeep have a V8??

No It's a 4.0 I6

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K it jist looks kinda cheap imo

I admit it does look funny, I'll check others first

 

[SunlitComet]

the dizzy gasket is just a flat paper cardboard type of gasket. just get one. it is not constantly soaked in oil but it does keep the pcv system sealed.