What happens when you pull out a distributor?
What happens when you pull out a distributor? If your distributor shaft has a helical drive gear, as you pull the distributor out, the shaft will rotate a few degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. You'll notice this by watching the rotor as you pull the distributor out. Notice the direction and the amount of any rotation on the rotor. How do you remove a distributor from an engine? Unscrew the distributor hold down bolt (s) and clamp. Depending on your particular model, you may use a ratchet, ratchet extension and socket wrench or crow foot socket. Or you may need to...