1978 280CE/ 110.984


This is a new one on me. I wanted to begin my Spring Tune-Up. Decided to start with adjusting timing. I loosened the Allen head tightening bolt and tried to wiggle the Distributor. It felt locked in place. I completely then removed the bolt and tried again. Still very solid in place. It seemed 'frozen' to the Bearing Housing. For the last 2 hours, I have slowly been dripping penetrant between the Distributor and the Housing. I have finally managed to get the Distributor to rotate, but with 'encouragement' from a screwdriver and a hammer, moving slowly one direction and then the other. I still can't say it moves freely at all.


I would really like to pull the Distributor out and see what is going on. No problem getting the engine to TDC and verifying TDC mark on the Distributor. Before I 'take the plunge' and get aggressive, I thought I would inquire here and see if anyone has ever experienced this issue, and how I should proceed.


As always, thanks in advance!
MM

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