[TR] Stuck distributor

[Wbeech@flash.net]

A friend asked me to look at his car today, poor running after he replaced the module in his Mallory distributor. While I know nothing about electronic ignition, I understand Lucas, a quick look with a strobe showed it running about 25 degrees ATDC at 1000rpm.  I suspect a small difference in the placement of the sensor in the module. 

Thinking this is a simple fix the loosen the hold-down plate and reset the dizzy, I could not budge it.  I didn't want to use any tool to force it as I am worried about the aluminium body.   

Any tips on how to safely get an aluminium dizzy out of a cast iron block?  Soaking with Liquid Wrench has not helped yet, maybe tomorrow.  

All comments appreciated,
Bill B
TS30800L

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