How can I get a stuck distributor to rotate?
Try tapping the distributor at the vacuum advance to get it to rotate. Rig up a fixture to use the slide hammer so it pulls evenly on both sides and give it as much persuasion as you can. If this does not work you might have to sacrafice the distributor.
What to do if your distributor won’t turn?
I tapped it back and forth with a brass rod and a hammer (as gingerly as I could). It took a while, but eventually, I got it to wiggle a bit and worked it back and forth until it came out. I tried tapping the base with a rod but it won’t budge (started to dent the housing). I’m going to try running the engine and see if the heat will help.
How to unstick a stuck distributor on a Ford?
Stuck distributor… help! Any ideas for unsticking a stuck distributor? Checking the timing for the will not rotate. I loosened the hold down bolt and bracket and they move around just fine but the distributor refuses to budge. What should I try? I
What kind of distributor is stuck in block?
I don’t know about any non adjustable CFI models. This is a 92 EFI 351 and like many SBF I’ve worked on it was just stuck to the block. This one was just extra stuck and took a lot of persuading to break free. Doing it while the engine was hot seemed to be the ticket.
What should I do when replacing my distributor?
Assuming you are replacing the distributor, take out the hold-down clamp that keeps it in place. Some of these are hard to see, but locate it and remove the clamp and hardware. There’s no reason to mark the old distributor since it won’t be going back in. Now compare the new (or rebuilt) distributor with the old one. Are they identical?
How do you remove the rotor from a distributor?
Remove the electrical connector from the base of the distributor. Remove the 2 screws that hold the distributor cap to the housing. Discard the screws. Remove the distributor cap from the housing. Use a grease pencil in order to note the position of the rotor in relation to the distributor housing (1).
What happens when you take the distributor out of the engine?
Do not crank the engine or move the car in gear while the distributor is out of the engine . If the engine is turned, the timing will have to be reset. Before removing the distributor cap, tag the lead to the cylinder used for timing and mark its position on the distributor body. Make sure that the battery is disconnected.
Do you have to reset the timing on a distributor?
If the engine is turned, the timing will have to be reset. Before removing the distributor cap, tag the lead to the cylinder used for timing and mark its position on the distributor body. Make sure that the battery is disconnected. Prise apart the two retaining clips to free the distributor cap or remove the screws if the cap is held on by screws.