Re: 1940 Packard 120 distributor disassembly

Posted by John Sauser On 2023/7/4 19:38:46

Remove the collar that is on the shaft below the dist housing

The easy way is to grip the dist. housing and with a soft hammer give the end of the shaft a whack.

The collar is not tite and should come off the shaft with the help of a flat blade screwdriver.

The pin holding the two shafts together is a loose fit and will come out easly, then the shaft will come out of the dist. housing with a little help from a brass punch and a hammer, I find that the end of the shaft is swollen the last inch from the holes and the slot.

John