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73 Mustang 351c... distributor Froze!??

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Old 09-20-2008, 07:11 AM
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Default 73 Mustang 351c... distributor Froze!??

I got a 73 'Stang as most people who read my post know. 351c stock, except some nice plugs and wires, and a MSD coil. I recently have had problems with the ignition switch and selonoid. But I think I got it figured out. Now the damn thing wont idle, its real rough, you can just feel the timings wrong. But my distributor wont budge... yeah I loosened the clamp... I mean the thing should turn like a doorknob, and I've gone as far as putting a pipe wrench on the baby... and nothing. I got all the tools in the world and a full pole barn for me to work in and I can't, with out possible dammage figure out what to do? I'm considering the Ford dealer here!? Anybody dealt with this.
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Old 09-20-2008, 08:36 AM
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can of PB Blaster and let it sit for 15 to 30 min and try turning it. doesnt move than repeat.
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Old 09-20-2008, 08:50 AM
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I just got back with a new can of WD-40 and I going to use the whole can and buy another if I have to... I'll let ya'all kno.
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Dont bother with WD40 get PB blaster. It's a much better penitrating oil.
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i had the same problem with my 351W the dizi froze in there. i let that sucker soak for days in pb, and finally it busted loose with a pipe wrench but i ended up ruining it. g/l with it
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Still no luck, going PB Blaster right now....
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Old 09-20-2008, 04:52 PM
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Got PB Blaster, applied it, waiting till tomorrow.
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Old 10-18-2008, 05:53 AM
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Got the distributor to break loose... everyday for two weeks, and she finally budged ( You might know her!) LOL, JK. Timig is still alittle off, but my wife took her WRX and I took Natalia (my 'stang). My wife has a five speed nd mine auto, but even running rough I was on her *** the whole time. Between my car and hers we had traffic stopped and all heads turned! I feel like a million dollars... and I'm wanting to put about a 1/4 of that into my car!
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