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Pulling distributor rotor 200 1986

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posted by  Blane Gardner on  Wed Jun 29 17:23 CST 2005
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This may be too simple to warrant a post, but here goes.

I need to pull the distributor rotor on my 86 240. I tried to pull it off, but it doesn't want to come. The Haynes manual says that the rotor should usually just pull off. This is a Volvo rotor. Any tricks I should know or just pull harder??
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Blane Gardner Couple of Volvos, a Couple of Old Chebbies, and a Toyota Van








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    Pulling distributor rotor 200 1986

    posted by  Cliff Pope on  Thu Jun 30 18:51 CST 2005
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    Depending on what kind of mechanism you have inside the distributor, you may not want bits of broken rotor falling inside.
    Cracking it off is best - be careful with levering it to avoid bending the shaft.








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    Pulling distributor rotor 200 1986

    posted by  someone claiming to be Mike R on  Thu Jun 30 02:20 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    The rotor will not come out easily unless it is pulled straight up. One way to do this is to wrap some rope around it and give it a sharp tug straight up.

    Regards,

    Mike R








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    Pulling distributor rotor 200 1986

    posted by  Trev29 on  Wed Jun 29 23:50 CST 2005
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    If the rotor won't pull off easily, don't risk damaging the dist by hard tugging. It is suggested (by AyeRoll?) to crack the rotor eg. with vise grips so it can come off.
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    1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb and M46 trans in Brampton, Ont.








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    Pulling distributor rotor 200 1986

    posted by  someone claiming to be jralphed on  Wed Jun 29 23:41 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    they get stuck rust. pull harder or crack it off. dab of grease for next time.








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    Pulling distributor rotor 200 1986

    posted by  Lummer57 on  Wed Jun 29 18:02 CST 2005
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    Should just pull up & off. Try wiggling it. If that doesn't work and if you are planning to replace it anyway then try pulling it out with a plier or vicegrip.







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