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S-Trimmed302 · 08-05-2003, 06:38 PM

Hey guys Im ready to mount a new Pickup coil and Module on my Stock distributor..I have Both Pins knocked out of the Distributor shaft but I cant get the Distributor gear off to save my life..What is the best way to get the Gear off without damaging it..I need this Distributor apart tonight so I can change its Pickup ASAP..BTW, Yes the Distributor is Part of the Engine so thats why I posted it in this Forum Mods

..Thanks for any help..!

Jeff

BobCat · 08-05-2003, 06:39 PM

I've never been successfull getting one off without a press.

S-Trimmed302 · 08-05-2003, 06:41 PM

A Press to get the Distributor gear off?

james51381 · 08-05-2003, 07:11 PM

I tried doing the same thing, I got the pin of but I could take of the gear. There is a tool to take it off, but you need to find a machine shop to put holes in your new dist. gear. The one I bought from FRP didnt have one. Ask you machine shop and see if you even have to. It should cost more than like $30

Good luck

James

S-Trimmed302 · 08-05-2003, 10:07 PM

James,

Im not installing a Brand new Gear on the shaft..I just need to remove the factory steel gear so I can disassemble the Distributor and replace the Pickup coil under the Rotor..The pickup is the Part that the Modules 3 plugs slide into..After im done, I just need to put the Factory stel gear back on it and Start the car.. Thanks for the Input guys..

Jeff

BobCat · 08-06-2003, 01:06 AM

you will still need a press to get it off

stinkin' Lincoln · 08-06-2003, 01:55 AM

take it to your local machine shop and say, "here, do this"

C. Johnson · 08-06-2003, 08:51 AM

If you do it yourself, make sure you go get some new roll pins. Puter did mine for me and he had a press. Mark the housing and gear before popping it off as it is tricky to get it all lined back up and you definitely dont want to have to press it off and on multiple times. If you don't want to fool with it, do as these guys say. Take it to a machine shop and let them do it. The charge would be minimal I am sure.

Casey

neckdemon · 08-06-2003, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stinkin' Lincoln
take it to your local machine shop and say, "here, do this"

08-05-2003, 06:38 PM	#1
S-Trimmed302 Registered User Trader Feedback: (96) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NortheastTennessee Posts: 6,085	Whats the best way to Remove Distributor gear and Shaft?? Hey guys Im ready to mount a new Pickup coil and Module on my Stock distributor..I have Both Pins knocked out of the Distributor shaft but I cant get the Distributor gear off to save my life..What is the best way to get the Gear off without damaging it..I need this Distributor apart tonight so I can change its Pickup ASAP..BTW, Yes the Distributor is Part of the Engine so thats why I posted it in this Forum Mods ..Thanks for any help..! Jeff

08-05-2003, 06:39 PM	#2
BobCat Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Farmington, Mo Posts: 444	I've never been successfull getting one off without a press. __________________ 94 GT 327 S-trim 4r70w yadda yadda http://www.STLMustangs.com

08-06-2003, 01:06 AM	#6
BobCat Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Farmington, Mo Posts: 444	you will still need a press to get it off __________________ 94 GT 327 S-trim 4r70w yadda yadda http://www.STLMustangs.com

08-06-2003, 08:51 AM	#8
C. Johnson Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 1,822	If you do it yourself, make sure you go get some new roll pins. Puter did mine for me and he had a press. Mark the housing and gear before popping it off as it is tricky to get it all lined back up and you definitely dont want to have to press it off and on multiple times. If you don't want to fool with it, do as these guys say. Take it to a machine shop and let them do it. The charge would be minimal I am sure. Casey __________________ -- Casey 1989 GT 2009 Mazda Speed 3 2006 Mazda Speed 6 (wife's car)

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08-05-2003, 06:41 PM	#3
S-Trimmed302 Registered User Trader Feedback: (96) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NortheastTennessee Posts: 6,085	A Press to get the Distributor gear off?

08-05-2003, 07:11 PM	#4
james51381 Member Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 42	I tried doing the same thing, I got the pin of but I could take of the gear. There is a tool to take it off, but you need to find a machine shop to put holes in your new dist. gear. The one I bought from FRP didnt have one. Ask you machine shop and see if you even have to. It should cost more than like $30 Good luck James

08-05-2003, 10:07 PM	#5
S-Trimmed302 Registered User Trader Feedback: (96) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NortheastTennessee Posts: 6,085	James, Im not installing a Brand new Gear on the shaft..I just need to remove the factory steel gear so I can disassemble the Distributor and replace the Pickup coil under the Rotor..The pickup is the Part that the Modules 3 plugs slide into..After im done, I just need to put the Factory stel gear back on it and Start the car.. Thanks for the Input guys.. Jeff

08-06-2003, 01:55 AM	#7
stinkin' Lincoln Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: the other side of the tracks Posts: 906	take it to your local machine shop and say, "here, do this"