 Distributor removal help, Stuck. Wont come out |
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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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| 914sgofast2 |
Jan 28 2021, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 623 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
As IanKarr said, the problem is likely an old, hardened o-ring on the dizzy shaft. I had a similar problem with my car. I had to gently pry up on the body of the dizzy with a very large screwdriver to get the dizzy to start moving up and out of the engine case. It’s best to set the engine to TDC when removing the dizzy to make it easier to reset the timing upon re-installation.
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EJP914 Distributor removal help Jan 28 2021, 08:11 AM
VaccaRabite The bar clamp needs to come loose. Its been a whi... Jan 28 2021, 08:32 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 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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