I'm at the point of putting the distributor back on my 1996 4.3L blazer. When I took the distributor out I pointed the rotor to the number 6 (TDC) and marked the position; I also marked the position when it lifted straight up, no problem. I also noticed that there was no gasket either on the distributor shaft or on the intake manifold. The Fel-Pro gasket kit MS98002T has a distributor gasket. I assume I should put it on, but will it move the distributor up 1/16" or 3/32" and put the timing off?

I was very careful and thought it strange not to have a gasket, but we bought it with a little over 82,000 miles on it and the lady that had it before always took it to the same mechanic at a transmission shop. The shop is 120 miles away, so I can't just stop in and talk and I don't remember the name of the shop. I assume if they did something where the distributor had to be removed and forgot the gasket, the liability would have been owed to her (now deceased). Any suggestions???

 

yes put the gasket it has no effect on timing