If you loosen the clamp on the distributor you will be able to
remove the spindle. Are you sure that you replaced the timing gears right?
...Art
On Fri, 10 Jul 1998, Tyson Sherman wrote:
> I was getting my B to spin on the starter with fuel and a spark. A
> timing light revealed that the spark was occurring nowhere near where it
> should have. I think I remember (it's been three weeks) the distributor
> driving spindle coming out. I didn't remove the cam but I did
> remove/refit the timing gear. I'm certain it's timed correctly;
> #4cylinder valves are moving when #1cylinder valves are closed and
> compression is felt from the plug hole. The Haynes says the slot on the
> spindle should be at two o'clock and it's more like five o'clock. So,
> how might one such as I get the spindle out with the engine in the car?
> I haven't driven this car all summer, and I move in less than a month.
> I REALLY want my B to go with me!! Thanks.
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