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Old 06-02-2013, 01:33 AM   #5
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Default Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.

Timing gear is stripped, or, less likely, the distributor drive gear is stripped. Put your timing pin in and press on it and turn the engine over with your crank. That will tell you if it's the timing gear.
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