Distributor removal 115C

Posted by mypackard On 2014/6/13 17:09:55

It appears I have a small oil leak where the distributor enters the block on my 1937 six cylinder and I believe its probably the o ring needs replacemnet. I have brought the engine to TDC on the flywheel and rotor pointing to number one, have removed the bolts on the distributor hold down plate and loosened the distributor clamp. The distributor will only come out about 1/4 to 3/8 inch and then feels like a metal to metal contact and will not come out any further. Is there someting else that has to be aligned to remove the distributor?