289 distributor removal

[paintballtommy]

How do i go about removing my distributor. i pulled the wires and everything marking em up and what not but when i took off the clamp for the distributor and tried to pull it out the darm thing goes up about a 1/4 inch and stops. i cant figure out how to get it out. any help?

 

[Big Chuck]

sounds familiar. my 289's distributor corroded and siezed up in the engine. i dont know if yours is as bad as mine was, but i ended up destroying the distributor and it took a few days of penetrating oil, 4 foot long pry bars and pipe wrenches to get it out. i would only us my method as a last resort though.

 

[toyshop]

How do i go about removing my distributor. i pulled the wires and everything marking em up and what not but when i took off the clamp for the distributor and tried to pull it out the darm thing goes up about a 1/4 inch and stops. i cant figure out how to get it out. any help?

There is likely an accumulation of sludge in the bore of the block where the dist goes in. Lots of Blaster (penetrating oil) and a bar with a good stout hook on the end to pry under the edge of the dist flange, and a good amount of blue language will usually get your distributor out. Good luck.

 

[D.Hearne]

Also try the BFH method if all else fails. But I''d try rotating it while tapping up on it with a LFH.

 

[crushnut]

Also try the BFH method if all else fails. But I''d try rotating it while tapping up on it with a LFH.

BFH = Big Friggin Hammer

Works every time

 

[MrBobMarley]

Ummm, I wouldn't use the BFH just yet. I just pulled mine, did the same thing to me. Solution: get a flat head screwdriver and slowly pry up while pulling. Hope this helps.