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Royal Ryser · 11-18-2018, 07:19 PM

It's not a V8 but it is a 32 Ford. Does anybody know how to remove the distributor from the engine? The top fastener has been removed but the dizzy won't come out. There is a screw into the block at the bottom of the dizzy shaft. Does that have to come out? Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

Royal

Bob C · 11-18-2018, 09:59 PM

You have to remove the set screw on the side of the head by the exhaust manifold.

Bob

Tinker · 11-18-2018, 10:02 PM

Patience doesn't hurt. Most likely it's well in there, soak it (after removing the set bolt). Might just pop out too.

32 B motor i'm guessing. Easy give away is a fuel pump.

Cool project.

Charlie Stephens · 11-19-2018, 12:02 AM

Before you get out the big hammer they make a puller for the A distributors that should work. Try some place like Bratton's. Be careful it is easy to crack the distributer casting.

Charlie Stephens

J Franklin · 11-19-2018, 02:09 AM

Why are you needing to remove your distributor?

DavidG · 11-19-2018, 08:10 AM

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The set screw near the bottom of the block is for retention of the oil pump. Removing that set screw will not help you remove the distributor. As you've already removed the set screw in the cylinder head, Charlie's advice is the way to go, along with some of Tinker's soaking around the base with a penetrating oil.

Charlie Stephens · 11-19-2018, 02:51 PM

There is a hole in the head where a pin on the bottom of the distributer housing fits (see photos). Don't try to twist the distributer to take it out without first lifting it enough to get the pin clear of the hole.

Charlie Stephens

Charlie Stephens · 11-19-2018, 02:53 PM

There is a hole in the head where a pin on the bottom of the distributer housing fits (see photos). Don't try to twist the distributer to take it out.

Charlie Stephens

Royal Ryser · 11-20-2018, 08:33 PM

Thanks to all for the good advice. My friend owns this truck and he will soon use this information. I also expect him to join the Fordbarn.
Royal

11-18-2018, 07:19 PM	#1
Royal Ryser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 553	Trouble with a 32 BB truck It's not a V8 but it is a 32 Ford. Does anybody know how to remove the distributor from the engine? The top fastener has been removed but the dizzy won't come out. There is a screw into the block at the bottom of the dizzy shaft. Does that have to come out? Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. Royal

11-18-2018, 09:59 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,753	Re: Trouble with a 32 BB truck You have to remove the set screw on the side of the head by the exhaust manifold. Bob

11-18-2018, 10:02 PM	#3
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Trouble with a 32 BB truck Patience doesn't hurt. Most likely it's well in there, soak it (after removing the set bolt). Might just pop out too. 32 B motor i'm guessing. Easy give away is a fuel pump. Cool project. Last edited by Tinker; 11-18-2018 at 10:40 PM.

11-19-2018, 12:02 AM	#4
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: Trouble with a 32 BB truck Before you get out the big hammer they make a puller for the A distributors that should work. Try some place like Bratton's. Be careful it is easy to crack the distributer casting. Charlie Stephens

11-19-2018, 02:09 AM	#5
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Trouble with a 32 BB truck Why are you needing to remove your distributor?

11-19-2018, 08:10 AM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: Trouble with a 32 BB truck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The set screw near the bottom of the block is for retention of the oil pump. Removing that set screw will not help you remove the distributor. As you've already removed the set screw in the cylinder head, Charlie's advice is the way to go, along with some of Tinker's soaking around the base with a penetrating oil.

11-19-2018, 02:53 PM	#8
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: Trouble with a 32 BB truck There is a hole in the head where a pin on the bottom of the distributer housing fits (see photos). Don't try to twist the distributer to take it out. Charlie Stephens

11-20-2018, 08:33 PM	#9
Royal Ryser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 553	Re: Trouble with a 32 BB truck Thanks to all for the good advice. My friend owns this truck and he will soon use this information. I also expect him to join the Fordbarn. Royal