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Old 12-02-2014, 05:25 PM   #84
Charlie Stephens
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Default Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart

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Originally Posted by FrankWest View Post
I sent for the distributor puller from Brattons.
I plane to remove the distributor
But may look at the timing gear first?
Could that be stripped?
????
I talked to someone at Rennars corner, he said maybe the flange seared off the upper shaft of the distributor.
I guess the stresses of running several hours after 20 years dormant was too much
You can check the timing gear by removing the timing pin and sticking something into the hole to feel the gear move (or not move) as you turn the crank.

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