Distributor vs. Doofus
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Distributor vs. Doofus
OK, I know that I have done this before, but on my 76 460, I can't remove the distributor! I have the retainer removed and have even turned the engine over, but I can't even get it to turn. Any suggestions other than a 10lb. hammer?
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Distributor vs. Doofus
I got mad and used a crowbar on both my '74 and '89 460's after they seemed stuck. This is sort of a last resort though.
The Law
1989 F-250 HD 4x4
460, C6, BW 13-56
Almost Stock
The Law
1989 F-250 HD 4x4
460, C6, BW 13-56
Almost Stock
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From: British Columbia
Distributor vs. Doofus
If you look into the history you will find a good thread on this subject. Basically you need to soak the distributor with penetrating oil for a couple of days. You also will have to work it with a large wrench back and forth, even if it just a wiggle. You can alto try hammering it with a brass drift to break it free. Be patient, it will come loose.
Nick from the frozen north
1974 F-250 4X4
soon to be 429
dana 60 front and rear
Nick from the frozen north
1974 F-250 4X4
soon to be 429
dana 60 front and rear
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Distributor vs. Doofus
Digger1 ---
Heh heh heh.....I tought my distributor who was boss, yes I did. I jerked the oil pan off, ripped off the oil pump and rammed a long Craftsman 3/8" exension up in that hole I did and proceeded to pound the dayights out of the bottom of the distributor with a 12 pound sledge hammer. (Wasn't a scene I would suggest your young kids to witness.....)
Yessireebob --- out it came like a wet cat straight out of the creek! (I was going to replace it anyway with a Mallory unit
).
Good luck,
Heh heh heh.....I tought my distributor who was boss, yes I did. I jerked the oil pan off, ripped off the oil pump and rammed a long Craftsman 3/8" exension up in that hole I did and proceeded to pound the dayights out of the bottom of the distributor with a 12 pound sledge hammer. (Wasn't a scene I would suggest your young kids to witness.....)
Yessireebob --- out it came like a wet cat straight out of the creek! (I was going to replace it anyway with a Mallory unit
).Good luck,
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Distributor vs. Doofus
You big meenie. :P
Nick from the frozen north
1974 F-250 4X4
soon to be 429
dana 60 front and rear
Nick from the frozen north
1974 F-250 4X4
soon to be 429
dana 60 front and rear
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Distributor vs. Doofus
Heck, I'd probably recommend even my crowbar prying method before that...
The Law
1989 F-250 HD 4x4
460, C6, BW 13-56, Sterling 10.25" (4.10:1), Dana 44 HD (4.09:1), twin K&N's, no muffler, stock lo-flo cat, Bosch Platinum Plugs (0.060") MSD 6A and TFI Blaster Coil
The Law
1989 F-250 HD 4x4
460, C6, BW 13-56, Sterling 10.25" (4.10:1), Dana 44 HD (4.09:1), twin K&N's, no muffler, stock lo-flo cat, Bosch Platinum Plugs (0.060") MSD 6A and TFI Blaster Coil