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Sep 23, 2004 | 11:16 PM

albracht2000

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pesky distributor

how in the world do you get a stuck distributor to unstuck. i'm ready to body slam it. any tricks or info would be appreciated. 78 400

Sep 24, 2004 | 12:42 AM

hdgapeach

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Mucho PB Blaster/WD-40 over a couple of days with many attempts to twist it loose during the same time period. I've also used one of those newer strap wrenches to break one loose. Once you do get it thawed out, pull it out of the hole and coat the thing with a heavy grease or anti-seize so it don't happen again.

Sep 26, 2004 | 01:22 AM

paragod

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Don't try to pry it out. Those cases are breakable.

Sep 26, 2004 | 09:43 AM

albracht2000

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what do you suggest, if wd40 doesn't work and dont pry it.

Sep 26, 2004 | 12:03 PM

hdgapeach

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Go to the Garage and Workshop forum and click on the first thread "Read First". Scroll down to number five "The Candle Trick". Worth a shot if all else has failed. Works good for froze and broke bolts. Don't see why it wouldn't work for this too. Might toast the gasket or o-ring, but hey, they're cheap.

Sep 26, 2004 | 02:13 PM

paragod

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get some pb blaster. it works twice as well as wd-40 in my opinion. DId you try the strap wrench?

Sep 26, 2004 | 03:23 PM

Lifted78

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Get a can of Coke and pour it over the base. The acid in the Coke will loosen it. Put enough on so it can sit for a few hours and work its magic.

John