removing cooling housing strap

Buckterrier · 12-31-2007, 06:36 AM

I can't seem to remove the strap for polishing. Should it just slide out of the two slots at the bottom? I don't want to force anything without making sure that's all that needs to be done.
Thanks

OldTee · 12-31-2007, 06:43 AM

Yup,, puzzle. Take out the distributor. Wiggle, curse, add a little oil, wiggle some more and keep the kids away.
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Buckterrier · 12-31-2007, 06:48 AM

Thanks Old Tree, but the distributor needs to come out?

Rot 911 · 12-31-2007, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Buckterrier

Thanks Old Tree, but the distributor needs to come out?

Yes it does.

Buckterrier · 12-31-2007, 07:21 AM

thanks

mthomas58 · 12-31-2007, 07:33 AM

Hey Mark, you could always go with one of these stainless beauties from Rennline! Unfortunately, I don't think is would "pop" unless the fan housing was powder coated.

Anxious to see your work after all put back toegther. Looks great so far.

Buckterrier · 12-31-2007, 09:08 AM

Thanks, am having fun.. WOW that whole unit does look pretty cool. Still need to get the dang thing off!!! Am off to the garage for an attempt.

RoninLB · 12-31-2007, 09:11 AM

I took my time wiggling it out, w/dizzy removed, to prevent creasing it from bending.

Gunter · Gunter's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckterrier

Thanks Old Tree, but the distributor needs to come out?

Yep! Turn the engine to Z1 with the rotor pointing to the notch in the distributor housing.
Pry on the bottom of the distributor with the L-end of a small pry-bar straight up.

Good time to service the distributor.

Distributor service (Clean and lube) real easy without removing the pinion gear!