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    Posted: 24-June-2012 at 12:01PM
Hi all.
I have a 351C 4V and the distributor base is stuck in the block.
I need to get it freed up so I can adjust the timing.
I do not want to pull the motor apart, just want to get the distributor broke loose.
I have saturated the base with PB blaster and have run the motor quite a few times hoping the head would allow the PB to penetrate.
I  have tried tapping on the base, so far no luck.
The stay bolt and triangle plate are loose, just not the distributor...
Any suggestions on how to get it broke loose would be greatly appreciated.
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use this http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-FWD-Axle-Puller-Adapter/_/N-26vd?itemIdentifier=2061_0_0_&target=shelf   and a slidehammer.  its what i ended up havingoot use on my cleveland.  it did the trick.
Mike
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thanks for the link, i will give it a try.
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Got the distributor loosened up. Had to remove the AC pump and upper radiator hose so I could get a good grip on the distributor housing. Now I am painting everything I had to take off before reassembly.
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