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3twinridges · 07-14-2021, 03:33 PM

On an 8BA distributor, what is the best and safest way to remove the gear from the shaft?

JB

19Fordy · 07-14-2021, 05:23 PM

Read everything posted here.
The gear is a very tight press fit requiring a gear puller or a press.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+...hrome&ie=UTF-8

In one of the posts Jim Linder (Bubba's Ignition) says you need heat and a press.

Here's more info. to peruse.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/searc...rchid=23959399

3twinridges · 07-14-2021, 05:31 PM

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I got it off using a press. I had a clamshell puller setup and it was sketchy to say the least, appreciate bud.

JB

07-14-2021, 03:33 PM	#1
3twinridges Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 547	Distributor gear removal On an 8BA distributor, what is the best and safest way to remove the gear from the shaft? JB

07-14-2021, 05:23 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,921	Re: Distributor gear removal Read everything posted here. The gear is a very tight press fit requiring a gear puller or a press. https://www.google.com/search?q=how+...hrome&ie=UTF-8 In one of the posts Jim Linder (Bubba's Ignition) says you need heat and a press. Here's more info. to peruse. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/searc...rchid=23959399

07-14-2021, 05:31 PM	#3
3twinridges Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 547	Re: Distributor gear removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I got it off using a press. I had a clamshell puller setup and it was sketchy to say the least, appreciate bud. JB

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