How do i remove a stuck distributor

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May 27, 2010 | 01:03 PM

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How do i remove a stuck distributor

The distributor is stuck in the block and will not move. i have try trouching it ect. any other idea's???? the motor is on a stand.

May 28, 2010 | 04:53 AM

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Is this the 351? or the 302? It's a tight fit but it's not a press fit you should be able to lift it using hand tools. Take some pictures and let us see what you're doing. I would use some penetrating oil and try turning the distributor housing with a pipe wrench. Don't torque it like a main bearing cap bolt, wiggle it back and forth like a square peg stuck in a round hole.

May 28, 2010 | 05:27 AM

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This is the 351, i've tried eveything you listed and then some. Can i get to it for the bottom side if i remove the oil pan?

May 28, 2010 | 05:13 PM

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Try pulling up on it and rotating/twisting while you have a friend turn the crank

May 28, 2010 | 06:03 PM

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Tried that too. the alum. is so brittle it just falling apart now. you just can't put alot of torque to it without it striping or breaking off. I think the bottom is the way to go.

May 28, 2010 | 08:31 PM

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You can't get to it from the bottom. Have you used penatrating oil? Have you taken out the retaning bolt and clamp? It's always something simple that's been overlooked.