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Distributor Pull, /6 |
EdwardBlume |
Nov 1 2015, 10:26 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I need to pull the distributor on the 2.4 /6, but it won't come out. I have it at TDC #1, with the rotor pointing at 1. Took the bolt off the adjuster and can move it back and forth, but the whole assembly will not come up and out.
Any ideas? |
matthepcat |
Nov 1 2015, 11:31 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Crowbar and a rubber hammer?
I have seen some rennlist post about that method being effective. Apparently it's common for distributors to get stuck on. |
porschetub |
Nov 2 2015, 01:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,745 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
I need to pull the distributor on the 2.4 /6, but it won't come out. I have it at TDC #1, with the rotor pointing at 1. Took the bolt off the adjuster and can move it back and forth, but the whole assembly will not come up and out. Any ideas? reach in there with the base plate done up (case nut off ) and work a fine screwdriver under there ,the shaft seal is stuck,sorry but you have to be a little rough ,I think the Pelican part seal for most 914's is the same but not 100% sure. I think you mentioned on you had an issue with yours sticking up ,Iam thinking your advance plate is gummed up so try a good spray of brake cleaner before you take it apart...may work,hope so because parts are hard to find, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
kconway |
Nov 2 2015, 03:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
Rob,
As I mentioned, that distro was reworked/rebuilt by Barry Hershon at flat6recurve.com/. He advanced the timing to account for carbs and completely rebuilt the thing. I'm very surprised the advance plate is sticking. What I don't remember is if I had it set up for points or not. Kev |
colingreene |
Nov 2 2015, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 731 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
Mine took a small bar and some intense wiggling. Thats eventually what pushed it out.
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EdwardBlume |
Nov 2 2015, 07:27 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Rob, As I mentioned, that distro was reworked/rebuilt by Barry Hershon at flat6recurve.com/. He advanced the timing to account for carbs and completely rebuilt the thing. I'm very surprised the advance plate is sticking. What I don't remember is if I had it set up for points or not. Kev Yeah, it's totally sticking. Virtually undrivable. Coming off of throttle it takes anywhere from 2-6 seconds to drop to idle. Weak springs? No dust shield either. You had it set up for Petronix but I went back to points. |
EdwardBlume |
Nov 2 2015, 07:29 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Runs fine otherwise though specially after the carb rebuild.
Thanks again, Rob |
r_towle |
Nov 2 2015, 07:36 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,646 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Did you possibly use a screw that is too long for the points that is now rubbing on the lower plate? It happens (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Otherwise, get in ther, put both feet on the motor and pull harder. |
EdwardBlume |
Nov 2 2015, 09:57 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Did you possibly use a screw that is too long for the points that is now rubbing on the lower plate? It happens (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Otherwise, get in ther, put both feet on the motor and pull harder. Advance was 26-27 degrees. Should be 32-34 for total advance for carbs right? |
r_towle |
Nov 2 2015, 10:01 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,646 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
It's not the advance, it's the two plates can rub together and bind up.
Using the wrong screw to hold down the points will do that. See if they move easily. Remove any vacuum advance arm and see if you can flick them to full advance and back again, with no friction. It may be simple, like a screw that is too long.. |
Mike Bellis |
Nov 2 2015, 10:14 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
You had it set up for Petronix but I went back to points. Why? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) points suck |
colingreene |
Nov 5 2015, 01:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 731 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
Mike, I have had no problemi with points.
In fact the Petronix caused me constant problems on two cars. |
mskala |
Nov 5 2015, 07:04 AM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,926 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
For somebody handy with a soldering iron, you can buy the Crane optical trigger
without their ignition, add 2 parts and the power wire you would need for pertronix, and have a near bulletproof optical system. I personally didn't have any pertronix problems, but I think it is impossible to get as accurate timing with the the magnet wheel as opposed to the slotted wheel, due to manufacturing. |
bcheney |
Nov 5 2015, 03:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
For somebody handy with a soldering iron, you can buy the Crane optical trigger without their ignition, add 2 parts and the power wire you would need for pertronix, and have a near bulletproof optical system. I personally didn't have any pertronix problems, but I think it is impossible to get as accurate timing with the the magnet wheel as opposed to the slotted wheel, due to manufacturing. Would be interested to hear more about this system...are the parts to use and steps to follow posted somewhere? I am running distributor with points on my 2.2 six conversion and haven't had problems yet...I do like the sound of a more modern optical system that is almost bulletproof.. |
mskala |
Nov 6 2015, 07:19 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,926 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
For somebody handy with a soldering iron, you can buy the Crane optical trigger without their ignition, add 2 parts and the power wire you would need for pertronix, and have a near bulletproof optical system. I personally didn't have any pertronix problems, but I think it is impossible to get as accurate timing with the the magnet wheel as opposed to the slotted wheel, due to manufacturing. Would be interested to hear more about this system...are the parts to use and steps to follow posted somewhere? I am running distributor with points on my 2.2 six conversion and haven't had problems yet...I do like the sound of a more modern optical system that is almost bulletproof.. This is the original write-up, should have everything you need to know Optical system description on Pelican |
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