[Ford-ferguson] distributor

[Richard Strobel]

Ford list is always slow...sometimes dead....possibly take it to the Antique 
Tractor site on ATIS.

Rick


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From: <russgman at aol.com>
To: <ford-ferguson at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 6:19 PM
Subject: [Ford-ferguson] distributor


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>  I think I didn't get this out on the list, so try again I am
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> !950 late model 8N, started up and as backing out of the barn it shut off 
> like the switch was shut off.
> Long story short:  no fire to plugs, discovered the rotor on the 
> distributor isn't turning when I crank.
> I assume the problem is in the distributor, broken shaft or gear.  The 
> rotor/shaft won't turn when I apply gentle pressure
> so I'm not sure what the problem is.  Sound like I'm on the right track?
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> It looks like the distributor will have to come out so I can figure this 
> out.  I would like to have it rebuilt while I have it out,
> meaning I would like to find a kit to refurbish or some one who will 
> inspect and repair/refurbish it.
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> Any suggestions???
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> I've worked on one distributor before and we had to put a chain hoist on 
> it to pull it out and broke the housing in
> the process, 80 Chevy Truck.  Is there a better way to get these things 
> out of a block????
>
> Russ
> 50 Redbelly
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