Distributor Removal

Bubba · 02-25-2010, 08:45 PM

My vacuum advance isn't doing anything, so i figured I'd remove the distributor assembly to see what was the matter. I can't get it out. I removed the bolts holding it in, and loosened the clamp; it rotates freely but there's something still holding it in there that I cannot see.
Engine is an Austin 1500 B series, with a Lucas DM-2 distributor.

corbett_auto · 02-26-2010, 03:59 AM

I'll ask our mechanic tomorrow about this. I thought it just pulled out.....

Bubba · 02-26-2010, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by corbett_auto

I'll ask our mechanic tomorrow about this. I thought it just pulled out.....

Yeah, I thought it would simply pull out, but there's definitely something holding it in there.

Bubba · 02-28-2010, 08:08 PM

Got it out, all it took was a little extra force with a screwdriver.

Bubba · 03-01-2010, 01:41 AM

Looks like I need a new vacuum advance unit, anyone know where I could find an inexpensive replacement?

corbett_auto · 03-02-2010, 01:16 PM

Have you tried Moss Motors?

Bubba · 03-03-2010, 04:55 AM

I have, I didn't find it though. I might have found one elsewhere, not sure if I'm going to go for it yet.

Bubba · 03-04-2010, 08:07 PM

Looking further, it appears the vacuum advance unit is working. Is it normal for them to lose a vacuum over a few seconds, or are they supposed to hold it? I noticed that there's also a bit of play in the micrometer adjust nut causing the whole unit to move whenever a vacuum is applied. So the only way right now to get to advance is to tighten down the nut all the way and lose the micrometer adjustment....