Distributor won't come out

[Vetter]

I have a 1968 Vette with a 1969 350/350hp , I want to change the stock distributor out but it won't come out more than 3/4 to 1 in. and stops. It rotates about 1/3 of a turn as it comes up and stops and goes back down with a smooth motion. I've pulled other dist. with no problem, any help ??? thanks.........

[lt1s10]

Originally posted by Vetter
I have a 1968 Vette with a 1969 350/350hp , I want to change the stock distributor out but it won't come out more than 3/4 to 1 in. and stops. It rotates about 1/3 of a turn as it comes up and stops and goes back down with a smooth motion. I've pulled other dist. with no problem, any help ??? thanks.........

if it will come that far it should come all the way. just asking, you did take the little wire off of the coil right?

[Vetter]

Yes I did unhook the wire, it feels like it hits something on the way out, should the engine be TDC ?

[brianrupnow]

It doesn't matter where the engine is at rotationally. You have to have the distributor centered quite exactly in the bore to lift it out.If there is any interferance between the firewall and the distributor cap, which is making you lean the distributor foreward as you lift up, take the cap off. That sucker has to pull straight up out of the engine.

[Vetter]

Has anyone have the pin that holds the gear in-place come out and keep the dist. from being pulled out ? I might drop the oil pan to see ????

[Vetter]

The stuck Dist. came out with a little help, by turning the rotor gently with a wrench it turned and lifted out Thanks for the input !!!!!!!!!!!!!!