Mark,
The Ford instructions are better than nothing. Follow the instructions, install the distributor, check the shaft for the presence of up and down play and freedom from binding, leave the cap off, turn the crank by hand 2 revolutions checking for any interference problems inside the distributor. If none found, crank the motor with the starter once again listening for the sounds of "destruction" coming from within the dizzy. So far so good, then put the cap on & start it up.
In other words,proceed cautiously.
cowboy from hell
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