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This distributor will not come off

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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 07:31 AM
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This distributor will not come off


As you can see, I removed the one bolt that (I think) holds this in. I’ve sprayed penetrating oil, and carb cleaner (for the little o ring) and it still isn’t budging. Not even wiggling a little. What do I need to do?
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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 09:30 AM
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i had that happened before on a customers car. a heat gun and soft rubber mallet helped me got it off. for that reason, i have been applying a thin coat of anti seize on the upper portion of the dizzy and bottom of the base plate. antiseize works well too on radiator hoses
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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Siraniko
i had that happened before on a customers car. a heat gun and soft rubber mallet helped me got it off. for that reason, i have been applying a thin coat of anti seize on the upper portion of the dizzy and bottom of the base plate. antiseize works well too on radiator hoses
no kidding alright thank you
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 05:59 AM
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keep wiggling it back n forth and she'll come...

like above, rubber mallet and heat. AND PATIENCE aha you'll get it
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 06:05 AM
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The issue is that the distributor is stuck because the distributor o-ring is grabbing too tightly on the front cover. I've used a silicone spray to assist the o-ring in sliding up the front cover and removing the distributor. These can be frustrating to remove once they have sat for so long, not being moved.
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