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| EJP914 |
 Jan 28 2021, 08:11 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821  |
I am trying to remove the distributor from my '73 1.7. I have removed everything incl the 13 mm nut under the vacuum advance canister. I was told it will now just pull right out. No go. I have soaked the heck out of the base of the distributor with PB Blaster and it still wont pull out.
I am taking it out because the long clamp bolt at the front cannot loosen up and I am afraid of snapping it off while the distrib is in the car. Does this bolt need to be loose to remove the distributor? Any suggestions on how to get it out? I am getting close to taking a pry bar and trying to lever it out. Many thanks for the advice. Ed |
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 28 2021, 08:32 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,456 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The bar clamp needs to come loose. Its been a while since I HAD a distributer in my car, but IIRC there is a screw or small bolt that holds the clamp in place (which is probably hidden by the body of the dizzy.) Prying is a really bad idea that will end up in frustration and broken parts.
Try turning the bar while prying gently between the tabs with the tip of a flathead screwdriver. If the threads are stripped, this might help the clamp find threads that are still in tact. If it just rusted in place, more penetrating oil (I like mixing ATF and Acetone 50/50 for this - it has never failed me) Zach |
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EJP914 Distributor removal help Jan 28 2021, 08:11 AM
Mark Henry Yes, there's an M8 (13mm head size) nut holdin... Jan 28 2021, 10:22 AM EJP914 Thanks guys. I have removed the 13mm nut that hold... Jan 28 2021, 10:49 AM
GregAmy
Thanks guys. I have removed the 13mm nut that hol... Jan 28 2021, 12:06 PM iankarr Try gently prying the clamp / bracket up. Also, th... Jan 28 2021, 12:02 PM 914sgofast2 As IanKarr said, the problem is likely an old, har... Jan 28 2021, 12:58 PM bbrock Agree it is probably a hard O-ring. You don't... Jan 28 2021, 02:18 PM EJP914 Many thanks for the suggestions. Will give them a ... Jan 29 2021, 10:43 AM |
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