Removing distributor

[janeto72]

Hey guys,
before anyone starts laughing at me...........
I have a ty engine sitting in the garage and i am slowly taking it apart. I am removing everything I can so as to lighten the load before I send the block off to the machine shop. I am at the lower intake and have removed most of the bolts off it. I want to remove the distributor next. I have searched the forums but can't find the info I need. Can anyone tell me the trick to removing this thing? I unbolted the retaining bolt on the lower intake that holds the distributor down. The distributor now spins in it's socket on the lower intake and wiggles up and down about a 1/4 inch: but can't get it out.
Any suggestions, would be gladly appreciated.
thanks,
janeto

 

[kentuc]

Re: Removing distributor

Give it a few taps with a hammer, it will come up.

 

[Bill Z]

Re: Removing distributor

Give it a few taps with a hammer, it will come up.

Yup, Just work it up easily. Love Taps!! Probably has a build up of sludge or something. It'll come off.

 

[janeto72]

Re: Removing distributor

Hey gang,
thanks for the tip. After a few taps the dis came right out .