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Benson · 07-12-2023, 09:10 AM

If the original Ford screw with a slot and with locking nut is being used you MUST completely remove this screw from the head.

Not only must you loosen the screw ...

you must remove it from the head

If not removed then there is an area on the end of locking screw which is "turned down".

This part of the screw will hang up in the groove in dist housing and not let dist be removed even though it appears that the screw is loose.

Once you get distributor out you can plainly see the reason for the problem.

07-12-2023, 09:10 AM	#3
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,608	Re: stuck distributor If the original Ford screw with a slot and with locking nut is being used you MUST completely remove this screw from the head. Not only must you loosen the screw ... you must remove it from the head If not removed then there is an area on the end of locking screw which is "turned down". This part of the screw will hang up in the groove in dist housing and not let dist be removed even though it appears that the screw is loose. Once you get distributor out you can plainly see the reason for the problem. Last edited by Benson; 07-12-2023 at 10:35 AM.