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My distributor is stuck!

Discussion in 'Sparky's corner' started by austingta, Nov 9, 2005.

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  1. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    And I mean stuck good. It's a GM HEI distributor, and it will not turn except if I put a 1 inch wrench on the nut underneath the base, and then it only turns a little. It wont lift out either.

    The car runs fine and the initial timing is set to 10*, but I want to change it back to points. Any idea how to get the darn thing out without messing up the timing cover?


    It's a 68 430.

    TIA

    Frank
     
    austingta, Nov 9, 2005
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  2. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Frank

    Put some Mouse Milk around the base and let it work over night.
     
    flynbuick, Nov 9, 2005
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  3. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    How do I catch the little critters, and how can I tell if one is lactating?

    F
     
    austingta, Nov 9, 2005
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  4. BadBrad

    BadBrad Got 4-speed?

    :laugh: That's easy - look for the mouse in a nursing bra. :Dou:
     
    BadBrad, Nov 9, 2005
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  5. BamaWildcat

    BamaWildcat Joe

    I recommend PB Blaster.
     
    BamaWildcat, Nov 9, 2005
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  6. wildcat4

    wildcat4 Well-Known Member

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I'm laughing my a$$ off right now!
    too funny!!!
     
    wildcat4, Nov 9, 2005
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  7. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    I used PB Blaster, and it was no help. WD-40 too.

    :Do No: :Do No:

    It's almost like it's a mechanical problem, but I don't see how it could be, since the car runs fine.
     
    austingta, Nov 9, 2005
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  8. Ken Warner

    Ken Warner Stand-up Philosopher

    how about

    Try pouring a bit of Coke (the cola) on it... Give it a drink every hour or so around the base and see if that helps..

    regards
     
    Ken Warner, Nov 9, 2005
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  9. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    Phosphoric acid--- good idea! I'll try it.

    Frank
     
    austingta, Nov 9, 2005
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  10. RAbarrett

    RAbarrett Well-Known Member

    As I see it, the guy said Mouse Milk. What is with allof the substitutes? Are lactating mice that difficult to find? Ray
     
    RAbarrett, Nov 11, 2005
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  11. 69stageone

    69stageone Well-Known Member

    I had the same problem with a 1968 Cadillac Deville. I tried everything. The way it came out was I attached a come- along to a tree. I put a rope around the shaft and tapped back and forth as I increased the pulling pressure. It came out but keep out of its way. I told my buddys that helped me I was a shade tree mechanic. They called me something I can not print here. All I can say is it worked. I would use a engine pulled now to regulate the pressure better. :laugh:
    I hope you do not have to resort to it though.
     
    69stageone, Nov 11, 2005
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  12. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    I was talking to a friend just today about this and I said I might have to resort to using my engine hoist. What a pain if I have to take off the hood! I prolly won't though.


    Frank
     
    austingta, Nov 11, 2005
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  13. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    flynbuick, Nov 11, 2005
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  14. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    "You want WHAT from me?"
     

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    austingta, Nov 11, 2005
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  15. 87GN_70GS

    87GN_70GS Well-Known Member

    I put two criss-crossed crowbars underneath the distributor, and with the hood off, stood on the fenders and yanked. As soon as the distributor body was broken in two, I was able to fish out most of the other pieces and parts.
     
    87GN_70GS, Nov 11, 2005
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  16. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    I got it out!

    It took the engine hoist, 2 strong screwdrivers (I don't start on beer til 1200 :beer ) :spank: :grin: and a 16 ounce hammer. It was stuck good!

    It was electrolitically stuck crazy.

    It is now broken. It was the hammer's fault. Anyone need a working vacuum advance, module, cap, coil, or shaft? Maybe a gear if my donated stock distributor has the right one as well.

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    Thanks for all the advice!!
    Frank
     
    austingta, Nov 26, 2005
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  17. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Frank,
    Was there an O Ring on that distributor?
     
    LARRY70GS, Nov 26, 2005
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  18. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    No O ring... I just double-checked.

    F
     
    austingta, Nov 26, 2005
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  19. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    Would the O ring be where the dist. meets the TC or internal?
     
    austingta, Nov 26, 2005
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  20. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I think they use a gasket on the base
     
    CJay, Nov 26, 2005
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