Andrew Lundgren wrote:
> > I have a '70 MGB. My old cam was damaged so I am
> getting ready to put in a new cam shaft. I have
> everything off except the old cam and the distributor
> drive. I have a bold (about 4") screwed into the
> back of the drive like the manual says, but I am
> unable to pull it out. I have pulled on it and
> wiggled the bolt with a pair of plyers, but despite
> my efforts, the bolt, and the drive are still in
> the engine, holding the cam shaft in.
>
> Are there any tricks to this, or things that I might
> have missed while taking it apart?
Hmmm ... are you twisting the drive as you are pulling
up? You can't pull straight up on the drive ... the
drive and cam gears are engaged ... twist clockwise to
remove ...anti-clockwise to replace. Hope this helps ...
Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
'61 MGA 1600 MkII
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