I transposed the mailing address ( sent to msg@autox.team.net -
not mgs@autox.team.net )
If this caused the message to appear twice on the list - I am Sorry !
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> From: Bill Collier <bcollier@i-link.net>
> To: msg@autox.team.net
> Cc: bcollier@i-link.net
> Subject: Distributor Stuck !
> Date: Saturday, December 14, 1996 8:55 PM
>
>
> I started checking out the engine for my 1972B restoration today
> and ran into a small problem. The distributor is frozen in the block.
> I loosened the cinch bolt - still stuck. Even removed both the bolts
> that hold the distributor hold down plate on. Still stuck. I have put
> enough pressure on the vacuum advance that i am afraid that it will
> break. Took a small Stanley prybar to base but it would not lift out
> with a moderate amount of pressure .
>
> Is there a trick to removing the distributor body from the block.
> The inspection on the car expired almost 5 yrs ago, so it probably
> has not been started since then.
>
> After pricing new distributor, I would really like to save it. I would
like
> to remove it and go through it completely .
>
> I have piddled with B motors before but have never run into this problem.
>
> Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated !
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Bill Collier
>
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