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Tom in TN · 09-24-2021, 10:10 PM

Crankster, last time the dist was installed was when I overhauled the engine in late 2008. It has run fine since- no timing trouble,
dmsfrr, It is now out of positin because I installed a Pertronix electronic Igniter that replaces the points & condenser- forever. It moves the timing a little, so I am recalibrating it...
But now, and this is the source of ALL my trouble, the dist holddown bolt is stuck. As in won't rotate with the available muscle I can put on it...
However, where there is a will, there is a way. I am going to remove the accelerator/trans linkage mechanism in order to gain some clearance for a serious combo wrench, possibly even a cheater if necessary.
All I know is, I am smarter than a stupid bolt- I WILL persevere,,, :-)

09-24-2021, 10:10 PM	#18
Tom in TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 258	Re: Tuning issue - updated Crankster, last time the dist was installed was when I overhauled the engine in late 2008. It has run fine since- no timing trouble, dmsfrr, It is now out of positin because I installed a Pertronix electronic Igniter that replaces the points & condenser- forever. It moves the timing a little, so I am recalibrating it... But now, and this is the source of ALL my trouble, the dist holddown bolt is stuck. As in won't rotate with the available muscle I can put on it... However, where there is a will, there is a way. I am going to remove the accelerator/trans linkage mechanism in order to gain some clearance for a serious combo wrench, possibly even a cheater if necessary. All I know is, I am smarter than a stupid bolt- I WILL persevere,,, :-)