Hey from Tucson

[340 Gordy]

I need help! Does anyone have a trick for removing the distributor drive gear without taking off the intake manifold? I need to spin up some oil pressure
with a drill and the octogon rod with everything more or less together.
Thanks ops:

 

[fishy68]

I use a large flat tip screwdriver and a strong pick up magnet tool. Use the screwdriver to spin the drive gear backwards while using the magnetic pick up tool to lift it out.

BTW: make sure and mark which way the slot is pointing so you get it back in right.

Oh yeah, welcome to the board :burnout:

 

[70aarcuda]

actually need to turn it clockwise and it will walk up the gear...then grab it with pick up...long nose pliers or whatever..

 

[fishy68]

actually need to turn it clockwise and it will walk up the gear...then grab it with pick up...long nose pliers or whatever..

Is it clockwise? Been a couple yrs. since I did it. Thought it was counterclockwise. Thanks for the correction

 

[krazykuda]

I saw a post where someone made a "hook" out of a wire coat hanger to grab the gear from underneath and pull it up.

 

[340gordy]

Thank you all, I used a combination of ideas and used my largest Craftsman screw driver and a big glob of "GOOP", let it set for a few hours, turned it clockwise and lifted it right out. Thans again.

 

[Furious65]

Nothing to add. Just saying hey as I'm in Tucson as well.

 

[Timmy's Toy]

Coat hanger hook always works for me!