<VV> Stuck distributor

[Hugo Miller]

1) Set points gap before checking timing
2) I would get the engine hot first - that will help.
3) Start lightly tapping things in the vicinity with a small hammer to 
scare it into coming loose.


On 2019-10-17 17:43, Michael Kovacs via VirtualVairs wrote:
>  Obviously you loosened the clamp etc. I guess it is a bit corroded
> to the engine. I'd genitally try use a long screwdriver to tap around
> the base of the distributor. There should have been a thin gasket
> where it goes into the engine,
>
>  Also try to get some good penetrating liquid around the base and let
> it soak a while. Heat may work, but a flame around the engine is
> questionable unless you really know how to use a small flame. When 
> you
> get it loose, a little anti seize will help next time.
>
>  Was there a problem leading to the stuck distributor or just routine
> maintenance    ?
>
>     On Thursday, October 17, 2019, 11:43:37 AM EDT, Gregg Wellner via
> VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>
>  I have a stuck distributor on a 1965 Monza 110/PG. Won't move to
> adjust timing. Never had this before on any car. Any advise? Am I
> doing something wrong? 
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