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Distributor Stuck, Can't Adjust Timing 200 1980

posted by  someone claiming to be Mike on  Thu Oct 7 21:05 CST 2004 [RELATED]

On my 1980 242 DL, my timing was off. I loosened the 12 mm bolt holding the distributor adjusting area, but couldn't move the distributor. The bolt was almost off. I used a hammer and pipe on the base of the distrubot to no avail. I also sprayed carburetor cleaner over the area of the bolt/adjusting hole, to no avail. In addition, I pushed and pulled the distributor to loosen it.








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Distributor Stuck, Can't Adjust Timing 200 1980

posted by  porkface on  Sat Oct 9 02:11 CST 2004
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run the car to temp for as long as possible, then spray the dist base with pb blaster or something like. it may take a while but it's worth it. i've had to chisel a dist out of a block before. take your time. good luck, chuck.








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Distributor Stuck, Can't Adjust Timing 200 1980

posted by  Trev29 on  Fri Oct 8 00:07 CST 2004
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It is a common problem. Avoid hitting the base bracket as it is made of a brittle alloy.

Try gripping the base with channel locks and turn.
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb and M46 trans








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Distributor Stuck, Can't Adjust Timing 200 1980

posted by  Evan R on  Thu Oct 7 22:17 CST 2004
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Not carb cleaner, spray PB Blaster. Once or twice a day, and in 3 days, it'll be loose as a goose!
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'73 142, '75 242, '75 245, '80 245, '83 244, '86 244, '87 745T, 92 244 (for sale)







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