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Old 06-06-2013, 09:34 PM   #18
Theo
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Default Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.

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Originally Posted by Chris Haynes View Post
Remove the hood, radiator, and pull the pulley? Why?
Although I didn't have the correct socket handy I replaced the timing gear on my '31 Sport Coupe with just the few tools i had in my car when it broke down miles from home. Fortunately a Ford Obsolete store was nearby so I walked to it and I bought a new gear. A box wrench removed the timing cover bolts. A hammer and chisel loosened the nut holding the timing gear to the cam. The hammer and chisel replaced the nut. The box wrench re-tightened the bolts on the timing gear cover. The hood and pulley stayed in place.
If I was doing it at home I would definitely use the socket for the timing gear nut as the hammer and chisel is Neanderthal way of doing it, but I had to do what i had to do to get home.
Removing the hood, radiator, and pulley is unnecessary.

I didn't have to do that either. Just moved my alternator out of they way, un did all the bolts and now I can access it. I just ordered a socket for it and a new metal gear, so it wont happen again.
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