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Old Apr 14, 2023 | 07:53 PM
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5.0 distributor removal problem

Having a problem with the getting the distributor out of the 5.0 on my 1986 F150. I replaced a bad TFI module and pickup coil in it. I accidentally stuck it in 180* off after the match marks I made became unreadable. After setting it to TDC I went to pull it back out to reset it to #1 cyl and it will not budge. I can turn it back and forth but it will not pull up and out. I even cranked it over (I can reset TDC easy enough) and it would not pull up. Sprayed PB 'Blaster around the distributor base with no luck. What can I do, to get it out?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 07:57 AM
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I finally got it out.
 
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