Re: [T3] timing / distributor swap question

[The Canadian <cndt3@shaw.ca>]

OK I'll do a closer check tomorrow but so far it seems that the drive gear
is out.  It's looking more like 75 degrees than 60.  I know it's been
discussed before but how do I get the gear out without a puller?  Can I make
one and if so how?

Thanks,
Andre



> First: Check your engine. Turn it to #1 TDC (verified at the valves) and
check
> the position of the dist drive gear. DON'T turn the engine forward with
the
> distributor out!!! Check the drive gear position against what the Bentley
> shows. If the drive gear is in wrong. Fix it. Don't just modify another
> distributor--that's what got you in this jam.


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