Z Plug Wires and EI upgrade

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Hey everyone,

 

I'm trying to figure out whether the MSA plug wires are too short or whether the oil pump sprocket is keyed wrong, throwing the the distributor out of normal position.

 

The car is a 240z with original L24 engine. I recently added a 280zx EI distributor to it with good results. I ordered the 280zx plug wires from MSA (Taylor branded) and installed them. I'm finding #6 plug wire barely reaches and when placed in looms, it has tension on it, which will be bad in the long run. .

 

Now, this tune up made me adjust the timing to see where it was, and for best timing (by ear, don't have a light) the bolt hole doesn't line up for the timing adjustment on the base of the distributor. The Number 1 spot on the distributor is pointed to the front of the engine and #6 is pretty much as far away from cyl 6 as possible. Is this how everyone's is pointed?

 

I just wanted a little input as to whether the wires are too short, and is this a common problem, or whether the dist shaft/oil pump shaft is out of whack. I suspect the latter, though I don't know if it would make much of a difference in the wire length problem. I'll take some pics and post them when I get a chance.