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FIXED - Distributor removal 'emergency' [not]
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Re: Cross post- Distributor removal 'emergency'
Yes, the whole clamp is free.
I followed the Haynes instructions, except that I also backed off the tightening bolt since the thing was being replaced.
The dist pulls out freely about 1/2 inch then stops. It will rotate freely, but not pull out.
Yes, the whole clamp is free.
I followed the Haynes instructions, except that I also backed off the tightening bolt since the thing was being replaced.
The dist pulls out freely about 1/2 inch then stops. It will rotate freely, but not pull out.
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Likely just the O-ring at the top of the bore. Caught on some "Schmaze". Grab it with both hands and YANK. Be cautious to have good footing... it MAY actually come out! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
Likely just the O-ring at the top of the bore. Caught on some "Schmaze". Grab it with both hands and YANK. Be cautious to have good footing... it MAY actually come out! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
tony barnhill
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& iof it does, be prepared to fall backwards...just had a similar problem & ended up using a large screwdriver as leverage
but, here's the question: are you sure its free from camshaft gears?
& iof it does, be prepared to fall backwards...just had a similar problem & ended up using a large screwdriver as leverage
but, here's the question: are you sure its free from camshaft gears?
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It pulls freely about a half to 3/4 inch then just stops.
It rotates left & right freely too.
Think maybe some WD-40 in there might be helpful at this point. I'll take the laptop down to the car so I can continue watching for your thoughts & ideas.
It pulls freely about a half to 3/4 inch then just stops.
It rotates left & right freely too.
Think maybe some WD-40 in there might be helpful at this point. I'll take the laptop down to the car so I can continue watching for your thoughts & ideas.
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Yup. It's the O-ring being brittle and not getting past some built-up deposits. WD can't hurt, but if you've some PB Blaster to drizzle down around it, that'd be better. Push it back down a bit to get the stuff all around the bore, grab the dizzy body and twist (rotate) it back-and-forth as you pull.
Yup. It's the O-ring being brittle and not getting past some built-up deposits. WD can't hurt, but if you've some PB Blaster to drizzle down around it, that'd be better. Push it back down a bit to get the stuff all around the bore, grab the dizzy body and twist (rotate) it back-and-forth as you pull.
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can you turn the rotor freely when its pulled up?
If you can get access to the single screw that holds the distributor housing to the block remove it and the whole thing should slide out as my money is on it being stuck inside that housing. Once its out you should be able to beat on it away from the car.
This is nothing that cant be solved with a BFH a sawzall and a screwdriver. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif
can you turn the rotor freely when its pulled up?
If you can get access to the single screw that holds the distributor housing to the block remove it and the whole thing should slide out as my money is on it being stuck inside that housing. Once its out you should be able to beat on it away from the car.
This is nothing that cant be solved with a BFH a sawzall and a screwdriver. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif
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I have PB blaster here, I will use some now.
Yes, Stewart - it does turn freely.
Won't try the BFH untl last resort time.
It going to be cold tonight, gotta get this done while the sun is out or I will be driving the Midget to work tomorrow.
I have PB blaster here, I will use some now.
Yes, Stewart - it does turn freely.
Won't try the BFH untl last resort time.
It going to be cold tonight, gotta get this done while the sun is out or I will be driving the Midget to work tomorrow.
tony barnhill
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Whad'ya do?
Whad'ya do?