Original distributor 0 231 184 007 from 1977 911s 2.7
While checking the vacuum advance I found that the timing plate that the points are mounted on is firmly frozen in place; the vacuum lever can not budge it and it can not be moved by hand either, or just barely. I need to remove the plate and clean and lubricate it.
I removed the distributor and can not see anything holding the timing plate but it barely moves in any direction.
Found many distributor maintenance posts, one that says to rotate the plate a quarter turn to remove, another says to pry it out.
I do not want to risk damaging the plate. but can not see a method to rotate the plate or anywhere to safely pry it out.
The plate as two notches opposite that suggest a spanner of some kind may be used to rotate the plate. Has anybody found a good tool to attempt this removal?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Jim