bigblue85
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what would cause a distributor to get stuck? any ideas?
stubborn distributor
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FORDMAN41291
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if its an EFI motor it could be the electric clutch that helps keep the distrib. in time. the computer help keep the motor in time by advancing or retarding the time by using that electric clutch. also it could be the gear cog at the end of the distributor. weill need to know more info about what kind of engine it is before further diagnosis.
bigblue85
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well its a 78 351 modified engine it sat for 4 years and i revived it "bronco" and i got it running tip top then it just died while i was driving one day...and i thought well it probably needs timed again it might have jumped timing so i started with the dizzy and took off the lock down nut...and she wont budge?
FORDMAN41291
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hmmm.. im not sure other than your motor might be locked up? thats the only thing I can come too.... maybe you just need a new distributor...
bigblue85
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definatly not locked up it runs just fine just dies after about 10 seconds i think timing is out... if it was locked up it wouldnt turn over
FORDMAN41291
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ok lemme think here a moment... (jeopardy theme song plays lol) im thinking timing gears maybe about gone? timing chain?just my 2 cents worth...
DeepRoots
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the gear on the end of the dist that meets the cam took a crap.
They kinda sorta broke and meshed themselves in a weird way that makes it hard to get the dist out. (also why your timing sucks).
Get a helper, get a pry bar, get a rachet on the crank. Pry up on dist while helper turns engine one way than the other.
They kinda sorta broke and meshed themselves in a weird way that makes it hard to get the dist out. (also why your timing sucks).
Get a helper, get a pry bar, get a rachet on the crank. Pry up on dist while helper turns engine one way than the other.
bigblue85
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got the distributor out today....well nothing was sheared it was just bonded some weird way at the top and didnt want it to come out but i got it out everything is in prime shape so im putting a new one in anyway tomorrow and going to antiseize the area around the lockdown nut
FORDMAN41291
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keep us updated and let us know how it runs....
bigblue85
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will do...its a stubborn project that i revived from a 5 year slumber but after i put a new carb,sendin unit, fuel pump, fluid change, dropped fuel tank and alot of tuning and rat nest cleaning but its my baby and i need as much help as i can get on her!! my 78 bronco ranger with 351/400m
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DeepRoots
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whew 
FORDMAN41291
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what's the status on that bronco of yes?
most likely just corroded.doesnt take much to sieze a distributor in the block.next time spray the crap out of it with penetrating oil and let it soak.lightly tap on the dist. to loosen it.a couple light taps on the vacuum advance can will loosen them.
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