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Old 06-16-2013, 10:48 AM   #1
Alex Dragone
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Default How to remove lower distributor shaft

I need to remove the lower distributor shaft on my 2 piece style distributor (the shaft that runs from the upper shaft to the oil pump drive gear). Can anone tell me how to go about doing this? How do you remove the spring? And how do you take the shaft out? Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Old 06-16-2013, 10:53 AM   #2
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There is no spring on the shaft itself I use a magnet if not stuck. The drive gear has the spring by removing the side valve cover to access.
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Old 06-16-2013, 11:18 AM   #3
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Gary, thanks for the quick response. Yea I just figured this out. It was just stuck so I took the valve cover off and grabed it from the underside and worked it out.
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Old 06-16-2013, 07:38 PM   #4
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I lift mine out with needle nose pliers.
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Old 06-17-2013, 12:25 AM   #5
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I stick 2 thin screwdriver blades side by side in the slot,then squeese the handles together & lift it out.
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