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Topic: Darn reluctor won't come off the distributor...
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John1966
Journeyman Posts: 23
From: Hartford, CT
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-07-2001 02:03 PM
   
I'm trying to remove the reluctor from my '78 Duraspark distributor so I can change the mechanical advance springs. I've soaked it with penetrating oil, and tried prying up with two screwdrivers but it won't budge. Do they make a wheel puller small enough to get it off?Any suggestions? Thanks, John www.familyshoebox.com/family/petstang '66 coupe, 289, '78 302 heads, holley 4160, K&N, Duraspark distributor, headers, C-4, 3:20 open rear. Estimated 165 RWHP (G-Tech Pro)
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 5726
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 11-07-2001 02:33 PM
I use a small two jaw puller, put a bolt or something in the center of the shaft to avoid damaging it. Half the time the reluctor breaks in half, but new ones are cheap.Tom
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8796
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-10-2001 09:46 PM
I never take it off, just pull the gear and bushing off the bottom of the shaft and pull the shaft up and out.  SteveW
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marvin54
Journeyman Posts: 16
From: Massillon, OH
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-13-2001 12:08 AM
Did you knock out the roll pin? They usually come out with a bit of prying with the pin out.
Scott
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