1940 Packard 120 distributor disassembly
Posted by mendocino38 On 2023/7/3 12:36:26
Hello Packard enthusiasts,
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. I recently completed a barn find 1200 mile trip in a 1940 Packard 120. Some general know how, a box of tools, and tons of generous helping hands along the way. Phew! Next time I drive from home after going through the car. Its current state is basically a gorgeous jalopy with potential.
Anyway, now my first question: since getting home I replaced the head gasket (heating issues solved!), rebuilt the carburetor, and now I want to replace the distributor bushing. My timing was erratic and the engine would not idle evenly. I removed the distributor and checked for wobble or run out. Yep, noticeable run out just by wiggling by hand. This is a mechanical advance only distributor. I’ve taken all the parts out of it, even knocked a pin connecting the shaft to the body, but still cannot pull the thing apart. I’m afraid of getting too heavy handed. Any thoughts? Am I approaching this incorrectly? Any advice from those more knowledgeable than myself would be much appreciated.
Best, Erik
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It’s been a while since I’ve posted. I recently completed a barn find 1200 mile trip in a 1940 Packard 120. Some general know how, a box of tools, and tons of generous helping hands along the way. Phew! Next time I drive from home after going through the car. Its current state is basically a gorgeous jalopy with potential.
Anyway, now my first question: since getting home I replaced the head gasket (heating issues solved!), rebuilt the carburetor, and now I want to replace the distributor bushing. My timing was erratic and the engine would not idle evenly. I removed the distributor and checked for wobble or run out. Yep, noticeable run out just by wiggling by hand. This is a mechanical advance only distributor. I’ve taken all the parts out of it, even knocked a pin connecting the shaft to the body, but still cannot pull the thing apart. I’m afraid of getting too heavy handed. Any thoughts? Am I approaching this incorrectly? Any advice from those more knowledgeable than myself would be much appreciated.
Best, Erik
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