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Old 06-05-2013, 09:30 AM   #13
Patrick L.
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Default Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.

A couple questions.
Does the distributor turn as it should by hand?
If you have the original type 2 piece distributor drive shaft, the shaft in the block should be able to be removed with a magnet or pliers. Check the drive tangs to make sure one hasn't broken.
Remove the timing pin in the front cover, insert it and turn the motor over and see if you can feel the timing gear turn. You probably will feel it. You can easily remove the 2 bolt side cover and turn the engine over while checking to see of all the gear teeth are intact.
You'll fine either
cam gear teeth are missing
A drive shaft tang is broken
oil pump/distributor drive gear is broken
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