From: Bill Collier <bcollier@i-link.net>, on 12/14/96 6:55 PM:
To: msg@autox.team.net
Cc: bcollier@i-link.net
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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