How hard to turn distributor?

[Todd Simpson]

I've got a known good running 2.7 engine and I pulled the distributor out to swap the trigger.

It's really hard to turn...as in, get some gloves on and grab the gear and it barely moves.

Is this right?

[Steve@Rennsport]

Todd,

Not right.

Something is amiss and I'd kindly suggest it get disassembled and repaired properly.

When I get one that needs a total rebuild with all new bushings, shims, etc, I send those to Barry Hershon.

[berni29]

Hi

Agree, not right, it should rotate pretty freely.

Berni