Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 56

Refitting
13. Fit the distributor drive shaft and gear ensuring that
the oil pump drive dog engages correctly and the
distributor drive off-set slot is towards the engine.
14. Fit the gaskets as calculated and assemble the
pedestal to the cylinder block and secure with the
two nuts and spring washers.
15. Refit the distributor and check the ignition timing.
DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE SHAFT - P.I.
ENGINE
NOTE: Take care not to allow the fuel metering distributor
drive pinion to rotate so that the necessity to retime
will be prevented.
9. Check that the position of the ignition distributor
gear drive slot is correct for reassembly purposes.
10. Remove the distributor drive shaft and gear complete
and note the position of the oil pump drive dog.
Removing
I. Isolate the battery.
2. Disconnect the main fuel feed union to the fuel
metering distributor.
3. Disconnect the tachometer drive from the ignition
distributor.
4. Disconnect the fuel distributor unit lubricate return
pipe.
5. Turn the crankshaft to bring numbers one and six
pistons to T.D.C. number one firing.
6. Note the position of the rotor arm and remove the
distributor complete with the cap and leads.
7. Remove the two nuts and washers securing the
pedestal to the cylinder block.
8. Remove the pedestal complete with the fuel metering
distributor whilst preventing the ignition distributor
drive shaft from being removed as well.
- Remove and refit 12.10.22
NT2 585
Continued
Triumph TR6 Manual. Part No. 545277 Issue I
12.10.22 Sheet 2