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Old 06-24-2005, 11:26 AM   #1
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Removing distributor

I tried replacing the push rod gaskets without taking out the distributor, It made the oil leak worse. anyway I can't get the gasket lined up without taking out the distributor is there any special that I need to know while taking it out. I have never pulled out a distibutor before.
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Old 06-24-2005, 11:55 AM   #2
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What are push rod gaskets? That's a new one on me.

As far as removing the distributor goes, here's what I do:
* Remove the coil wire
* Pull #1 spark plug
* Put a finger over the spark plug hole
* Have someone keep bumping the ignition until you feel the compression push your finger (kinda' makes a farting noise)
* Right at that point turn the engine over by hand until the timing mark on the harmonic balancer lines up with "0" on the timing marker. You now have #1 piston at top dead center
* Pull the distributor cap
* Make 3 marks with a felt tip pin; one on the distributor housing where the rotor is pointing (should be to #1 cylinder). Make a mark on the base of the distributor and the block (this allows you to put it back in accurately). As you pull the distributor straight up the rotor will turn. When the rotor stops turning make another mark on the distributor housing where the rotor is pointing (this allows you to position the rotor easily so it lines up with the oil pump.

When you put it back in reverse lining up the marks and presto, the original timing is saved.
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Old 06-24-2005, 12:02 PM   #3
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Old 06-24-2005, 12:03 PM   #4
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Looks like an extra small.....
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Old 06-24-2005, 12:12 PM   #5
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Old 06-24-2005, 03:22 PM   #6
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mongo
Push rod gasket

now thats funny!
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Old 06-24-2005, 12:49 PM   #7
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He's talking about on an inline, however that was pretty damn funny.
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Old 06-24-2005, 01:43 PM   #8
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I recently changed my intake and had to pull the distributor. I just marked exactly where the rotor was pointing and how the cap was. I then loosened the hold down bolt, moved back the hold down bracket and pulled the distributor straight out. I set it out of the way without turning anything. On reinstall I put it right back in and after everything else was done it fired right up....maybe I was just lucky
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Old 06-24-2005, 02:24 PM   #9
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