Sk8r_dude

like the title says, my distributer is stuck, and its had the timing advanced several degrees. it failed emissions because of it, and i cant really adjust it. anyone know how to unstick it? its prolly been this way for 15 years or more...any advice? its my last emissions test...

Sk8r_dude

bump

seanrot

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little penetrating oil/WD 40 rubber or brass mallet. give it a tap on the edge of the metal piece with the 10 mm nut holding it in place.

Sk8r_dude

already tried that, it would rather bend than move...did the wd40 and heat, and slide hammer....none have worked so far...im getting frustrated...help?

Rx7carl

The whole dizzy is stuck? Or just the trailing adjustment?

Sk8r_dude

cant move the distributor at all, cant remove it or rotate it!

Rx7carl

But you got the bolt/nut loose? Spray with pb blaster or some other penetrating oil inbetween the plate of the dizzy and the aluminum front cover. Let it soak overnight. Sounds like the Al and Fe didnt play well together.

Sk8r_dude

damn galvanic corrosion...owell, ill try that...

85rotarypower

Mine did the same thing. Distributor just won't move without excessive force. I used a standard screwdriver and hammer to move mine. Put the screwdriver in the slot and hammer at it. It will move. Just takes a little time.