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Ford 88 f 250 351 w distributor won't move. Tap to move one inch . Runs like a Chevy. Can't set Timmy. Broke distributor?

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Remove the bolt holding the retainer plate of the distributor to the block
it will come out easy then

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Hi Sounds like your distrbutor is siezed to the block. Try spraying some rust inhititor on it. If you can get it to mover work it back and forth until it loosens up. Keep adding lube and then it wil free up and you can replace it.

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