bobxyz
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I'm pretty sure that if the center of the rotor lines up with the notch on the housing at TDC, it's OK. Even if the drive gear is off a tooth, you'd need to rotate the housing by a tooth's worth to align the notch. At some point, you can't rotate the housing enough to get it to align. (It's the rotor position relative to the housing&cap that matters for proper spark distribution.)
Here's a picture of a LH2.4 disti with the alignment block. You can use the shinny place to center your bolt without the block. (click for full size)
Can you also check your distributor cap and make sure the spring-loaded carbon center shaft is still intact (sticks out maybe 1/4" when new)?
Here's a picture of a LH2.4 disti with the alignment block. You can use the shinny place to center your bolt without the block. (click for full size)
Can you also check your distributor cap and make sure the spring-loaded carbon center shaft is still intact (sticks out maybe 1/4" when new)?