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Old 05-29-2003, 04:21 PM
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First tune up, cant get the rotor off the distributor..

I got the cap off and the darn rotor is like locked on the distributor, any help or tips to get it off?

1991 350 tpi, stock distributor.
Old 05-29-2003, 04:26 PM
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Car: 1985 Iroc-Z
Engine: 1 BA 305 TPI
Transmission: Probuilt 700R4 - 2800 Stall Midwest
Axle/Gears: 3.42
That is really weird because once I removed the 2 screws on mine the rotor just fell off to one side by itself. Is there anyway to pry if off with a screwdriver since it's being replaced anyway.
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there was 2 screws holding the cap on, after that i pulled straight up on the rotor was it didnt come off.


i am looking at my new accel rotor and it doesnt have any screw holes just a metal on it.
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Try this:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...ht=rotor+stuck
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thanks dude!

i ran a search before but didnt come up with that thread.
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I had a hell of a time getting a friend's '91 Formula's (305 TBI) rotor off. The damn thing was the original; I changed it in 96 or 97. Funny how he had paid over $100 each year for a tuneup, and it was never replaced! Anyway, after much prying, it finally came off, and I almost fell backwards...
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