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Brooke 07-31-2009 10:39:29 96.251.82.161 32430 Report to Moderator	Along with my misfiring problems I also have an issue with the distributor being frozen in place. I cant tell if it's rust or some other "sealant" but I cant get it to turn for hell, even with the locking bolt completely removed. Any suggestion's? [Reply]  [Send Email]
Shaun Wallace 08-01-2009 15:35:17 74.60.210.120 32437 Report to Moderator	Re: stuck 292 distibutor in reply to Brooke, 07-31-2009 10:39:29   This may sound dumb but do you have firing order correct as Y block firing order is not same as other ford engines. I run a 63 F100 with 292 for 35 years   [Reply]  [Send Email]
Kruse 07-31-2009 10:56:44 12.187.51.218 32431 Report to Moderator	Re: stuck 292 distibutor in reply to Brooke, 07-31-2009 10:39:29   Spray it with P'Blaster, Kroil or Liquid Wrench for about a week ahead of time. Get the engine good and hot, then hit the distributor with something cold like a shot from a fire extinguisher or propane. (Years ago it was freon) You need to get the area of the distributor by the block good and cold. Tap the thing with a rubber mallot and try to turn it again. If nothing works, engine disassembly may be required to remove it by pushing from the bottom side.   [Reply]  [No Email]
HalWA 08-01-2009 17:14:23 208.81.157.90 32438 Report to Moderator	Re: stuck 292 distibutor in reply to Kruse, 07-31-2009 10:56:44   All good ideas. I think I would also consider gripping the distributor body with a strap wrench to try to turn it, after having given some time for the penetrating oil to work. If I couldn't break the distributor loose with the strap wrench, I would try a pipe wrench, however the pipe wrench would probably mar the distributor body and might even break it off. Good luck!   [Reply]  [No Email]
Brooke 07-31-2009 10:59:08 96.251.82.161 32432 Report to Moderator	Re: stuck 292 distibutor in reply to Kruse, 07-31-2009 10:56:44   Thanks, I'll give the cold treatment a try   [Reply]  [No Email]