Mortimer452 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Decided I needed to check timing but I just can't get the distributor to loosen. Both bolts on the locking plate are finger-loose (that one on the underside of the distributor is a pain), but it just won't budge, not even a millimeter, it is rock solid locked in place. These two bolts on that plate on the bottom are all I need to loosen, right? I have a reprint of the service manual but the photos are very poor quality, hard to follow sometimes with just a paragraph describing the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Penetrating oil and light hammer taps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Bigger pipe wrench You are correct though it should move if both of those bolts are loose. Edited May 10, 2017 by Young Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortimer452 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 OK, thanks - I was going to try the hammer method or a strap wrench but wanted to make sure it's *supposed* to move before I get to forceful with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 33 minutes ago, Mortimer452 said: OK, thanks - I was going to try the hammer method or a strap wrench but wanted to make sure it's *supposed* to move before I get to forceful with it I would suggest at this point focus on removing it from the engine and then disassemble it and clean everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortimer452 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Turns out, I just needed a little more hammer. Distributor pulled out easily once I broke 'er loose with a plastic mallet. Vacuum advance is definitely no good, I can suck air pretty easily through the tube. Already has new cap & rotor, will probably go ahead and replace points & condenser while I have it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Kanter is one source for vac advance units. Kind of pricey, but not may options out there. I got a couple from them last year and they work great. Be sure to order specifically for your distributor number. https://www.kanter.com/productdetail.aspx?DeptNo=3100&MakeName=Plymouth&MakeYear=1947&CategoryID=8500&ProductCode=380&Router=Catalog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 4 hours ago, Merle Coggins said: Kanter is one source for vac advance units. Kind of pricey, but not may options out there. I got a couple from them last year and they work great. Be sure to order specifically for your distributor number. https://www.kanter.com/productdetail.aspx?DeptNo=3100&MakeName=Plymouth&MakeYear=1947&CategoryID=8500&ProductCode=380&Router=Catalog Thank you Merle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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