Trouble with a 32 BB truck

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Royal Ryser

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It's not a V8 but it is a 32 Ford. Does anybody know how to remove the distributor from the engine? The top fastener has been removed but the dizzy won't come out. There is a screw into the block at the bottom of the dizzy shaft. Does that have to come out? Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

Royal
 
Patience doesn't hurt. Most likely it's well in there, soak it (after removing the set bolt). Might just pop out too.


32 B motor i'm guessing. Easy give away is a fuel pump.



Cool project.
 
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Before you get out the big hammer they make a puller for the A distributors that should work. Try some place like Bratton's. Be careful it is easy to crack the distributer casting.

Charlie Stephens
 
The set screw near the bottom of the block is for retention of the oil pump. Removing that set screw will not help you remove the distributor. As you've already removed the set screw in the cylinder head, Charlie's advice is the way to go, along with some of Tinker's soaking around the base with a penetrating oil.
 
There is a hole in the head where a pin on the bottom of the distributer housing fits (see photos). Don't try to twist the distributer to take it out without first lifting it enough to get the pin clear of the hole.

Charlie Stephens
 

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There is a hole in the head where a pin on the bottom of the distributer housing fits (see photos). Don't try to twist the distributer to take it out.

Charlie Stephens
 
Thanks to all for the good advice. My friend owns this truck and he will soon use this information. I also expect him to join the Fordbarn.
Royal
 
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