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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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Can't remove rotor (ignition) HELP!

I have an '83 with a 351 that has a distributor cap/rotor combination I've never seen before. The rotor looks like an upside down soup bowl and has a clip UNDERNEATH that I can't access.

Does anyone know what the proper removal/installation technique is?

I'm stuck. The rotor is in dire need of replacement.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 10:53 AM
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Maybe go and buy the new replacement part and have a good look at it for clues about how it's held on. Often, the guys at the parts stores can find information about any "special" tools that might be needed.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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is it a aftermarket distributor? and or you shure it not just stuck? i have run across a few that were a pain in the A.., but were just stuck. DW
 
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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No it is a factory rotor. I ended up losing patience and grabbed the rotor with some pliers and giving a tremendous yank. It came off and nothing broke. I guess this is the proper procedure?? Weirdest thing I ever saw!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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prob was just stuck, or someone used the wrong one before
 
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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Cool deal, glad it worked out for ya! DW
 
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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sometimes that is a good attitude but sometimes not. I am planning on replacing panels on mine so when it ****es me off grab a hammer and go to town on the fender but it takes alot like 8 hours of nothing going the way i want but if its rusty and you have new ones why not
 
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