Stuck Distributor
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Stuck Distributor
I have a 400ci in my truck.The Distributor is stuck.
The housing of the distributor got broke while a buddy of mine was pulling the intake off. I bought a new distributor but the old one will not come out.
I have removed the retaining bolt. Soaked it down with penetrating oil. But the Distributor will not come out of the engine
The housing of the distributor got broke while a buddy of mine was pulling the intake off. I bought a new distributor but the old one will not come out.
I have removed the retaining bolt. Soaked it down with penetrating oil. But the Distributor will not come out of the engine
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Keep soaking try PB blaster, since the housing is already broke can you get a pipe wrench on it? Or a chain wrench, back and forth pressure and tap with a hammer?
It might take a BIG tap with a big hammer, since you already have a new one....
If you have a a/c bracket probably not, you can try a special plumbing wrench for getting up under the sink. Its has a 90 degree spring loaded collar, hardware store for it.
Also might try a kit called "freeze off', most auto parts stores carry it.
CRC Industries Freeze-Off® 5002 - Super Penetrant | O'Reilly Auto Parts
It might take a BIG tap with a big hammer, since you already have a new one....
If you have a a/c bracket probably not, you can try a special plumbing wrench for getting up under the sink. Its has a 90 degree spring loaded collar, hardware store for it.
Also might try a kit called "freeze off', most auto parts stores carry it.
CRC Industries Freeze-Off® 5002 - Super Penetrant | O'Reilly Auto Parts
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I had this happen once, definately soak
with pb blaster then if you can get a crow bar under the housing you can prolly pry it out. I took my ac compressor off and with the ac bracket as the fulcrum.
with pb blaster then if you can get a crow bar under the housing you can prolly pry it out. I took my ac compressor off and with the ac bracket as the fulcrum.
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When you replace the distributor, smear some never seize on the shaft that touches the block. This will help in preventing it from seizing to the block. I do this to ALL my distributors and have never had one get stuck on me. john
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I did take the Ac compressor off and using the mounting base as a pry point.
I was flexing a tire iron on it trying to get it loose
I was flexing a tire iron on it trying to get it loose
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