Re: PackardDon's 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan

Posted by DavidPackard On 2022/3/10 18:44:55

Don:

Third possible cause:

Whether the distributor or oil pump is the component that has the camshaft mating gear, there will still be some type of a slip joint between the two. I have never seen a lot of wear or distress at a ‘screwdriver’ slip joint, and when there was wear the joint was never frozen. It sounds like you’ve already resigned yourself to removing the pan. If something is inhibiting the slip join the oil pump won’t come off either. If the oil pump can be removed, at least both ends of the distributor are accessible, and you’re a lot closer to understanding why the distributor is so reluctant.

dp