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Cannot turn distributor ford pop 103e
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Paul fairall



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PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2017 9:20 pm    Post subject: Cannot turn distributor ford pop 103e Reply with quote

Fitted electronic ignition to my 10hp sidevalve and found the distributor cannot be turned to set the ignition timing. Clamp turns but dizzy is solid. Sprayed with liquid spanner but no go. Will continue to soak it the next few days. Looks like I may need to remove the carb to get at it. Anyone had this problem and can advise.
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PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2017 10:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paul,

You don't have access to a big Stinson type pipe wrench do you? You could grab the distributor body down low with that and lever it around.

Art
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PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2017 10:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes Art I do have 24" stilsons, is the dizzy strong enough to do that?
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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The little adjustment screw that screws into the head, where the adjustment scale is, has also freed off ok?

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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2017 11:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe try a bit of heat on the head. Ideally oxy-acetylene but propane might work.

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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2017 11:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paul,

From memory the case is cast iron and down at the bottom where the sides end should be strong enough. I don't think it would take much to move and if it does DESIST.

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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2017 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rick wrote:
The little adjustment screw that screws into the head, where the adjustment scale is, has also freed off ok?

RJ
yes screw loose and clamp and the clamp turns freely but not the dizzy.
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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2017 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As I said will spray it with release oil a few times and try to move it. If not will leave well alone until I have the engine out and head off. Don't fancy oxy-acetylene on it while it's in the car and fixed to the block.
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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2017 5:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi.the head is simple to remove without removing the engine. [just buy a new gasket]....it's only a lid, after all.... Smile
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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2017 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got enough to do with body repairs and want to keep it in running order for the summer. It's running fine as is.
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