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Old 05-01-2020, 02:26 PM   #1
Slopey1939
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Default Distributor 1939 Deluxe

I am hoping someone can give me some advice about this probably elementary question. So I removed the distributor and coil (original) from my flathead. Now I cannot seem to reinstall it nor the backup identical distributor either. When I removed it I did have to do some tapping with a rubber mallet to get it free - normal as far as I know. When lining up the key and pushing it in it will not go all the way in, leaving about 1/16" gap on one side or a bit less if I straighten to be flush on by slowly tightening each bolt. It should be fine but I am reluctant to tighten further as there is some resistance to the tightening. I mean it just came off the car! And as mentioned the back up acts identically. So I am guessing to just tighten it down??
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dave
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