RE: Engine minutia

["Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>]

>    Second, the distributor drive gear is in 180 degress off, but I cant
> seem to get it out to turn it.  Is this because of the new cam being
> tight and should I just run with the wires moved halfway around the cap
> for a while.

As Dave said, it should be easy to turn the drive gear with a screwdriver
and "unscrew" it from the cam.  If it's hard to turn, might be worth
double-checking the clearances in the oil pump (as turning the gear will
also turn the pump).

Randall